Toledo
Is Toledo tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Toledo scores 82/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Toledo. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Toledo?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Filter or no filter for Toledo water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Toledo should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Toledo, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. The high safety score (82/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Nitrite levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Toledo
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Toledo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toledo tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Toledo scores 82/100.
How many water systems serve Toledo?
Toledo is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Toledo?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Toledo.
What is the water quality score for Toledo?
The water quality score for Toledo is 82 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.
What are the top contaminants in Toledo?
The top contaminants detected in Toledo include Nitrite, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Toledo Water Quality Summary
Toledo, OH receives a water quality score of 82/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Toledo's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Toledo's score of 82 is 5 points below the Ohio state average of 87, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
As a large city situated along the Great Lakes coastline within the industrial Rust Belt of the Midwest, Toledo relies on a single municipal water system to supply its entire population. For residents and prospective homebuyers, the local tap water generally meets high standards of safety and cleanliness, though there remain minor areas where infrastructure improvements could elevate overall quality. Because the community's water supply is managed through one centralized system, any upgrades or local environmental factors typical of industrial lakefront regions will directly impact the entire urban area.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Ohio water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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