McKinley Heights Tap Water Quality Report
McKinley Heights's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
NILES CITY PWS
People Served
21,961
Health-based violations since 2020
0
NILES CITY PWS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2025 · NILES CITY PWS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is McKinley Heights Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. McKinley Heights's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029).
NILES CITY PWS, McKinley Heights's water system, serves 21,961 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for NILES CITY PWS is from May 2025.
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McKinley Heights Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for McKinley Heights, OH
We read McKinley Heights, OH’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 36 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in McKinley Heights's water
NILES CITY PWS
PWSID OH7802403
No fluoride level in our data for NILES CITY PWS. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for McKinley Heights
Based on McKinley Heights's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
On a private well near McKinley Heights? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Trumbull County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About McKinley Heights Tap Water
McKinley Heights's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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