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Cincinnati, OH water quality

Cincinnati, OH is served by 15 public water systems, serving 822,301 people combined. Across those systems, we count 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is B.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cincinnati, OH tap water safe to drink?

15 public water systems serve Cincinnati, OH, with 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is B.

Does Cincinnati's water have lead in it?

The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 2.1 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.

Has PFAS been detected in Cincinnati's water?

Yes — at least one water system serving Cincinnati has detected PFAS under UCMR5.

Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO · Data as of 2026Q2