NEW KNOXVILLE, OH · Shelby County
THE WAY INTERNATIONAL Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
THE WAY INTERNATIONAL must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for THE WAY INTERNATIONAL.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Ohio’s official records. Always confirm current status with Ohio before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- OH7501412
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 248
- Service connections
- 38
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
THE WAY INTERNATIONAL is one of 1,399 community water systems in Ohio in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 248 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 13 entries between 1986 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 13, 12 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves inorganic chemicals, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025
ArchivedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2004 – October 5, 2005
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2004 – September 7, 2004
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989
Resolved
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Archived |
| October 1, 2004 – October 5, 2005 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2004 – September 7, 2004 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| September 5, 1986 – September 4, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 7, 2004State Compliance achieved59 linked violations
- April 9, 1990State Public Notification received8 linked violations
- January 23, 1990State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
Common questions
Is THE WAY INTERNATIONAL required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. THE WAY INTERNATIONAL is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is THE WAY INTERNATIONAL’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- THE WAY INTERNATIONAL’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does THE WAY INTERNATIONAL have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for THE WAY INTERNATIONAL.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
MAGGI, KEN
419-753-1537
NEW KNOXVILLE, OH 45871