// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Columbus Division of Water |
| Host County | Franklin County OH |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Columbus Ohio water system serves 1.1 million residents drawing from Hoover Reservoir and the Griggs and OShaughnessy reservoirs on the Scioto River. Columbus has experienced PFAS contamination challenges and the 2019 flooding of the Scioto River threatened water infrastructure. Ohio sits downstream of significant agricultural and industrial runoff creating ongoing water quality challenges. Columbus is the largest city in Ohio and its water system is critical to the state economy.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Franklin County with 1.3 million residents. Columbus water system serves the largest Ohio city. PFAS contamination from upstream industrial sources creates ongoing challenges. Scioto River flooding threatens water infrastructure. Agricultural runoff creates algal bloom risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-70, I-71, Scioto River, Hoover Reservoir. Franklin County Emergency Management coordinates flooding contamination and cyberattack water protocols.