Ohio · population 18,770
Lead pipes in Ashland, OH
125 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ashland (population 18,770) gets its water from Ashland City. That system reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,209, with 2,495 more of unknown material.
1.7% of Ashland City'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Ashland City (2026): not detected 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 Ashland City.
Water systems serving Ashland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland CityMain system | 0 | 125 | 2,495 | 1.7% |
| Rural Lorain Co. Water AServes 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 Ashland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ashland City'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
- West Salem10 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Ontario1 lead + galv. lines
- Lodi36 lead + galv. lines
- Wellington163 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth7 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield Centerno lead reported
- Creston1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ashland, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Ashland City, which serves Ashland, reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,495 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ashland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ashland in Ashland City's service area (PWSID OH0300112). Rural Lorain Co. Water A also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ashland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ashland City'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 Ashland 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 Ashland City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.