Athens County, OH · PWSID OH0501311
Burr Oak Regional Water District lead service lines
574 lines still unidentified
Burr Oak Regional Water District reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 574 of 833 lines (69%) are still listed as "lead status unknown." Until a line is identified, treat it as possibly lead.
0% of Burr Oak Regional Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 31%
Total service lines reported: 833. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 1,994; 831 connections.
Lead test results
Burr Oak Regional Water District's most recent 90th-percentile lead result (2026) was 1.6 ppb, below both the 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level that takes effect in 2027. This means 90% of homes sampled were at or below that level; individual homes, especially those with lead lines, can be higher.
Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported to EPA, in parts per billion. Dashed lines: 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level from November 1, 2027.
Progress since 2025 Q1
Reported lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines went from 2 in 2025 Q1 to 0 in 2026 Q3: down 2 (100%). Lines of unknown material went from 744 to 574, down 170 (23%).
Quarterly counts reported to EPA. A drop usually means lines were replaced or confirmed non-lead; a rise usually means more lines were identified. Replacement progress rankings.
Lead rule violations
EPA's data lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations for Burr Oak Regional Water District since 2015. That covers testing, reporting, corrosion control and public notice requirements; it isn't a guarantee about any individual home.
Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Where the water comes from
Burr Oak Regional Water District's main water source is groundwater (wells). It sells water to 21 other water systems: Glouster Public Water System, Jacksonville Village PWS, Sunday Creek Valley Water PWS, Carbon Hill Water Association, Murray City Village PWS, Crooksville, Junction City, Old Straitsville Water Association, Southern Perry Co-Congo, Portersville East Branch Water Co., Northern Perry Co.Water #2, Trimble Village PWS, Village of Corning, Village of New Straitsville, Village of Shawnee, Southern Perry Co-Buckingham, Southern Perry Co-Hemlock, Southern Perry Co-Millertown, Oakdale Water District, Southern Perry Co-Irish Ridge, Southern Perry Co-Mainesville.
Source: EPA SDWIS water system and facility records.
Check your own address
These counts cover the whole system. To see whether your line is lead, use the utility's address-level inventory. Utilities had to prepare one by October 16, 2024 and make it publicly accessible; systems serving more than 50,000 people must post it online.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test on the pipe where water enters your home.
Protect your drinking water now
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, filter water for drinking, cooking and baby formula. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead. Run cold water for a few minutes after it sits for hours, and never use hot tap water for cooking.
How to pick a lead-certified filter · How to test your water for lead
Getting the line replaced
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Burr Oak Regional Water District whether it replaces the private side for free or with a cost share before you hire anyone. If you want it done sooner, or your utility doesn't cover your side, a licensed plumber can quote it. What replacement costs.
County pages: Lead pipes in Athens County
Other water systems nearby
| System | Lead + galv. | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Athens PWS | 13 | 5,247 |
| Le-Ax Regional Water District PWS | 0 | 0 |
| Nelsonville PWS | 5 | 2,294 |
| Glouster Public Water System | 0 | 2 |
| Chauncey | 0 | 27 |
| Coolville Village PWS | 0 | 224 |
| Jacksonville Village PWS | 0 | 33 |
| Amesville Public Water System | 0 | 12 |
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Questions
Does Burr Oak Regional Water District have lead pipes?
It hasn't confirmed any, but 574 of its 833 service lines are still of unknown material, so lead has not been ruled out.
How do I check if my home's service line is lead?
Look up your address on Burr Oak Regional Water District's official service line inventory, which utilities must make publicly available. You can also scratch the pipe where it enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and does not attract a magnet.
When will Burr Oak Regional Water District replace lead service lines?
Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, most systems must replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037, starting from November 1, 2027. The rule is being challenged in court, so dates could change. Many utilities run free or cost-share programs now.
Has Burr Oak Regional Water District had lead violations?
EPA's data shows no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Burr Oak Regional Water District.
Which water filters remove lead?
Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction, or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Check the certification on NSF's listings, not just the box.
Embed or cite this data
Local news sites, blogs and community groups can embed this card. It updates when EPA releases new data.
Citation: Lead Pipe Map, "Burr Oak Regional Water District lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/oh/burr-oak-regional-water-district/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.