Source: Health Policy Institute of Ohio
- How poor water quality affects health
- Which Ohioans are most affected by poor water quality
- What Ohio has done to address water quality and additional steps the state can take.
Despite Ohio having thousands of public water systems serving Ohioans across the state, not every Ohioan has complete access to running water. In 2021, 124,761 homes (2.4% of homes in Ohio) lacked hot and cold running water and/or a bathtub or shower (i.e., complete plumbing facilities). Lack of complete plumbing was the worst in Appalachian communities, with 4% of homes (35,495 homes) lacking complete access.
HPIO will be hosting a 30-minute webinar on the findings of the brief on Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m. For more information or to register, visit the HPIO website.
This project was made possible through the generous support of the SC Ministry Foundation, which promotes the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, as well as HPIO’s core funders.