Ohio · population 13,048
Lead pipes in Amherst, OH
34 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Amherst (population 13,048) gets its water from Amherst City PWS. That system reported 9 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,505, with 1,282 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Amherst City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Amherst City PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.5 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 Amherst City PWS.
Water systems serving Amherst
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst City PWSMain system | 9 | 25 | 1,282 | 0.5% |
| Lorain City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 8,159 | 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 Amherst
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Amherst 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
- Lorain8,159 unknown
- South Amherstno lead reported
- Vermilion195 lead + galv. lines
- Elyria841 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffieldno lead reported
- Oberlin52 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffield Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- North Ridgeville7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Amherst, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Amherst City PWS, which serves Amherst, reported 9 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,282 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Amherst?
EPA's service area maps place most of Amherst in Amherst City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4700003). Lorain City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Amherst home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Amherst 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 Amherst 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 Amherst City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.