Ohio · population 12,834
Lead pipes in Bedford, OH
48 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bedford (population 12,834) gets its water from Bedford City PWS. That system reported 19 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,055, with 3,884 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Bedford 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Bedford 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 Bedford City PWS.
Water systems serving Bedford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford City PWSMain system | 19 | 29 | 3,884 | 0.9% |
| Cleveland Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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.
Check your address in Bedford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bedford 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
- Maple Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Walton Hills144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Oakwood village144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Warrensville Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Valley View144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Garfield Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bedford, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Bedford City PWS, which serves Bedford, reported 19 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,884 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bedford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bedford in Bedford City PWS's service area (PWSID OH1800003). Cleveland Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bedford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.