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Water utility · Belmont County · Ohio

Martins Ferry Public Water System

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016.

Serves about 6,980 people (4,581 connections) with groundwater from its own wells.

  • PWSID OH0701212
  • EPA registered name: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
  • EPA record checked May 15, 2026
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Mailing address
400 N 1ST ST
MARTINS FERRY, OH 43935
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EPA compliance record

What EPA's record shows

No health-based violations in the last 10 years, from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

  • Lead: the 90th-percentile result in the latest lead and copper round (the round ending December 31, 2025) was 3.5 µg/L. The federal action level is 15 µg/L, a trigger for more treatment steps, not a legal limit.
  • Missed or late tests or reports: 4 in 10 years.
  • EPA lists 8 enforcement actions in 10 years; the latest on January 22, 2026.
Lab results EPA required (UCMR 5)

2 of 30 contaminants detected in EPA testing

EPA required this system to test for 30 unregulated and emerging contaminants, in May 2025.

  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    4 ng/L federal MCL
    6.1ng/L
  • Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)Detected, no limit
    No federal limit
    4.5ng/L
Results as a table30 results with limit, status, sample date and source
EPA-required lab results (UCMR 5) for Martins Ferry Public Water System (PWSID OH0701212), Ohio
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)6.1 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)4.5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-05-14UCMR5 Analytical Results: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH0701212)
Not detected (28)
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
  • 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)
  • 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)
  • Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)
  • N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)
  • Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)
  • N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)
  • Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
  • Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)
  • Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
  • Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
  • Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
  • Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)
  • Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
  • Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)
  • Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)
  • Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
  • Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
  • Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)
  • Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)
  • Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)
  • Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
  • Lithium
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What is the phone number for Martins Ferry Public Water System?

Martins Ferry Public Water System's phone number on EPA record is 740-579-2707. Its mailing address is 400 N 1ST ST, MARTINS FERRY, OH 43935.

Where does Martins Ferry Public Water System get its water?

According to EPA's record, Martins Ferry Public Water System uses groundwater from its own wells.

Does Martins Ferry Public Water System have any EPA violations?

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016. EPA also lists 4 missed or late tests or reports in 10 years. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

What is Martins Ferry Public Water System's latest lead result?

The 90th-percentile lead result in Martins Ferry Public Water System's latest lead and copper round, which ended in December 2025, was 3.5 µg/L, below the federal action level of 15 µg/L.

Who do I contact about my Martins Ferry Public Water System water bill?

PurityMap has no verified website for Martins Ferry Public Water System. Its phone number on EPA record is 740-579-2707. Its mailing address on EPA record is 400 N 1ST ST, MARTINS FERRY, OH 43935. Your water bill lists the ways to contact your supplier and pay. PurityMap does not take payments.