Ohio · population 189,664
Lead pipes in Akron, OH
9,072 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Akron (population 189,664) gets its water from Akron City PWS. That system reported 1,683 lead and 7,389 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 89,061, with 5,490 more of unknown material.
10% of Akron City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown 6.2%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Akron City PWS (2025): 2.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Akron City PWS.
Water systems serving Akron
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron City PWSMain system | 1,683 | 7,389 | 5,490 | 10% |
| Tallmadge City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Akron
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Akron City PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Tallmadgeno lead reported
- Munroe Fallsno lead reported
- Mogadore9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Lake63 lead + galv. lines
- Fairlawn9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Lakemore35 lead + galv. lines
- Cuyahoga Falls1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Norton170 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Akron, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Akron City PWS, which serves Akron, reported 1,683 lead and 7,389 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,490 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Akron?
EPA's service area maps place most of Akron in Akron City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7700011). Tallmadge City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Akron home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Akron City PWS's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Akron be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Akron City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.