Ohio · population 13,820
Lead pipes in Beachwood, OH
144,721 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beachwood (population 13,820) gets its water from Cleveland Public Water System. That system reported 144,193 lead and 528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 434,395, with 56,954 more of unknown material.
33% of Cleveland Public Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 33%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Cleveland Public Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Cleveland Public Water System.
Water systems serving Beachwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Public Water SystemMain system | 144,193 | 528 | 56,954 | 33% |
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.
Replacement program
Free when the city works on your line
Cleveland Water has offered to replace the customer-owned portion for free when its crews disturb the city-owned part of a lead line (reported 2024). Confirm current terms with Cleveland Water.
- Look up your address with Cleveland Water's lead lookup.
- Call Cleveland Water to ask whether your street is scheduled and whether the private side is covered.
Checked November 2026. Sources: trenchlesstechnology.com. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in Beachwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cleveland Public Water System'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
- University Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Pepper Pike144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Shaker Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Lyndhurst144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Orange144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Warrensville Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- South Euclid144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Mayfield Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Beachwood, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Cleveland Public Water System, which serves Beachwood, reported 144,193 lead and 528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 56,954 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beachwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beachwood in Cleveland Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH1801212).
How do I check whether my Beachwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cleveland Public Water System'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 Beachwood 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 Cleveland Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.