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Areas served

  • Cuyahoga County
  • Lake County
  • Geauga County
  • Medina County
  • Summit County
  • Portage County
  • Trumbull County
  • Ashtabula County
  • Mahoning County
  • Erie County
  • Lorain County
  • Huron County
  • Wayne County
  • Stark County
  • Holmes County
  • Richland County
  • Medina County
  • Delaware County
  • Licking County
  • Guernsey County
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Cleveland water quality throughout the years.

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Today, Cleveland represents the tenth largest public water system in the United States. The city provides over 300 million gallons of water to over 1.45 million people in Cuyahoga and its four surrounding counties. Cleveland continues to source its water from four intakes located offshore in Lake Erie’s Central Basin. About 90% of the water entering Lake Erie flows down the Detroit River from Lake St. Clair, and another 4% flows from the Maumee River.

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In operation for over 150 years, Cleveland’s water system still has many of its original water mains constructed of cast iron. These older pipes are prone to corrosion and biofilm contamination, which create clusters of pipe deterioration and bacteria, resulting in a “rotten egg” taste and smell. Municipal water departments add high levels of chlorine to combat corrosion and contamination.

The Cleveland Water Public Water System monitors and treats Cleveland tap water to meet quality standards. However, water traveling over the land or through the ground often becomes exposed to runoff, sediment, chemical contamination, and microbial matter, and no single technique can adequately treat all pollutants. A recent water quality report shows that Cleveland drinking water may still contain at least small amounts of some contaminants such as soil runoff, fluoride, and halo acetic acids.

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Cleveland, Ohio was established at the midpoint of Lake Erie on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in 1796. Back then, early settlers sourced Cleveland drinking water from local spring wells, causing many residents to get sick from water-borne diseases like cholera and dysentery. By 1853, the growing city began pumping water from Lake Erie for a safer source of water.

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As the city grew, Lake Erie’s intake crib, the structure that protects water supply from pollutants, became compromised. To prevent sediment from polluting Cleveland tap water, city engineers built a new crib tunnel 6,000 feet offshore in Lake Erie. Eventually, the city extended intake cribs an additional five miles. Cleveland began adding chlorine to the distribution system in 1911, causing many residents to complain about Cleveland’s water quality. City planners reacted by building the Baldwin Filtration Plant and Reservoir, the city’s first filtration plant which improved tap quality by filtering chlorinated water.

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Culligan Quench filtration solutions

Culligan Quench filtration solutions.

Backed by 85 years of Culligan expertise, Culligan Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 75% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you

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Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in the greater Cleveland Metro Area.

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Tues: 8 AM – 8PM
Wed: 8 AM – 8PM
Thur: 8 AM – 8PM
Fri: 8 AM – 8PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleveland tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Cleveland’s tap water is safe to drink. The Cleveland Water Department conducts rigorous testing, monitoring over 200 contaminants to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Its 2024 Water Quality Report confirms tap water in the city meets federal and state safety regulations.

However, aging infrastructure in some buildings may affect water quality. Businesses in such buildings or employers that want to offer more refreshing, safer drinking water might consider investing in options like bottleless water coolers.

Does Cleveland have hard water?

Cleveland’s water is considered moderately hard, with an average rating of 120 milligrams per liter (mg/L). That’s an acceptable level for use in most day-to-day activities, but enough mineral content to cause buildup in pipes and appliances over time. Water filtration solutions can help protect building plumbing infrastructure and ensure the longevity of equipment. It can also help support better-tasting water for employees and customers.

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Over 120,000 companies, big and small, trust Culligan Quench for cleaner, safer, and great-tasting water.

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