Cortland, OH 44410

1 water system7,105 residents

Poor water quality - filtration recommended

D

Score: 26/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

38

Contaminants Detected

130

Violations on Record

4

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History9 / 25
Contaminant Severity20 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score26%

26 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • Whole Home Carbon Filter System
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Cortland vs OH & National Average

Detected Contaminants

38 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
GlyphosateAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
DiquatOther
EndothallOther
Groundwater RuleOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
CORTLAND CITY PWS
Population Served:
7,105
Systems With Violations:
1 of 1
Major Violations:
123
Enforcement Actions:
130

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.