Ohio EPA testing public water around Luckey

In response to recent reports about potential radioactive contamination near Luckey, the Ohio EPA conducted water sampling around the village. Samples were collected from the following locations:

• • Basic Park
• • Eastwood Local Elementary School
• • Eastwood Local Middle School
• • Eastwood Local High School
• • Pemberville Public Library
• • Pemberville Public Library – Luckey Branch
• • Pemberville Public Library – Stony Ridge Branch
• • Village of Pemberville Water Treatment Plant 1
• • Village of Pemberville Water Treatment Plant 2

Recent independent water testing conducted by The Toledo Blade prompted the agency to conduct this testing. Preliminary findings in The Blade's report showed some detections of contaminants, including Radium-226 and Radon-222; however, all of their results are well below the federal drinking water standard.

At this time, there is no reason to believe the water in the area is unsafe.

 Out of an abundance of caution, Ohio EPA will test all sites for the following: Gross Alpha/Beta (U.S. EPA Method 900.0), Gross Alpha (EPA EERF 0-02), Gamma Scan (Am-241, Cs-137, Co-60) (EPA 901.1), Total Alpha Radium (U.S. EPA Method 903.0), Radium-226 (U.S. EPA Method 903.1), metals, including beryllium and uranium (U.S. EPA Method 200.8/6020B), and Radon-222 (Method SM 7500-RnB).

These methods were developed in consultation with the ODH radiological experts and the analytical experts at GEL Laboratories. They are standard for drinking water analysis and ensure accurate, comparable results.

We anticipate results to be returned within 30 days. Once reviewed, the agency will share the results with the public.

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