Ohio · population 26,342
Lead pipes in Avon Lake, OH
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Avon Lake (population 26,342) gets its water from Avon Lake City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,138, with 2,113 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Avon Lake 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Avon Lake City PWS (2025): 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 Avon Lake City PWS.
Water systems serving Avon Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake City PWSMain system | 0 | 8 | 2,113 | <0.1% |
| Avon 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 Avon Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Avon Lake 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
- Avonno lead reported
- Sheffield Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- Bay144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffieldno lead reported
- Westlake144,721 lead + galv. lines
- North Olmsted144,721 lead + galv. lines
- North Ridgeville7 lead + galv. lines
- Rocky River144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Avon Lake, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Avon Lake City PWS, which serves Avon Lake, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,113 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avon Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avon Lake in Avon Lake City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4700311). Avon City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avon Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.