Obetz Tap Water Quality Report
Obetz's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
No single water system serves most of Obetz (7,306 residents, Census 2024 estimate). Its large systems are OBETZ VILLAGE PWS (EPA counts 3,167 people served, about 43% of Obetz's population); COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (EPA counts 1,277,848 people served, more than Obetz's population). EPA's counts may include people served outside Obetz, so each share is at most that. Check which one bills you: each system's figures are shown separately below.
- OBETZ VILLAGE PWS: 64 contaminants tested, 1 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
- COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM: 137 contaminants tested, 3 above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL); health-based violations since 2020: 0
Other systems listed for Obetz with results above guidelines: OBETZ SATELLITE 1 PWS (2 above guidelines), COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (4 above guidelines)
Water systems
2 large systems
Residents (Census 2024)
7,306
Health-based violations since 2020
0
OBETZ VILLAGE PWS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2022 · OBETZ VILLAGE PWS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Obetz 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. Obetz's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
OBETZ VILLAGE PWS, Obetz's water system, serves 3,167 people. 3 other systems are listed for Obetz. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to OBETZ VILLAGE PWS's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for OBETZ VILLAGE PWS is from Dec 2022.
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Obetz Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Obetz, OH
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- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 10 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 51 results on file
- 6 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Obetz's water
COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
PWSID OH2504412
COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM reported 0.891 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
OBETZ VILLAGE PWS
PWSID OH2502212
OBETZ VILLAGE PWS reported 0.47 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
OBETZ SATELLITE 2 PWS
PWSID OH2554603
No fluoride level in our data for OBETZ SATELLITE 2 PWS. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
OBETZ SATELLITE 1 PWS
PWSID OH2504303
No fluoride level in our data for OBETZ SATELLITE 1 PWS. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for Obetz
Based on Obetz's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
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
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On a private well near Obetz? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Franklin County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Obetz Tap Water
Obetz's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, 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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