Ohio · population 3,745
Lead pipes in Bellaire, OH
116 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellaire (population 3,745) gets its water from Bellaire Public Water System. That system reported 27 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,086, with 1,792 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Bellaire Public Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 8.5%
Latest lead test for Bellaire Public Water System (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Bellaire Public Water System.
Water systems serving Bellaire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Public Water SystemMain system | 27 | 89 | 1,792 | 5.6% |
| Belmont Co. Sanitary District 3 PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 9,736 | 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 Bellaire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellaire 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
- Bridgeport16 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clairsville2 lead + galv. lines
- Tiltonsvilleno lead reported
- Mingo Junctionno lead reported
- Steubenville363 lead + galv. lines
- Toronto88 lead + galv. lines
- Dennison69 lead + galv. lines
- Uhrichsville69 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellaire, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Bellaire Public Water System, which serves Bellaire, reported 27 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,792 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellaire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellaire in Bellaire Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH0700114). Belmont Co. Sanitary District 3 PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellaire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellaire 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 Bellaire 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 Bellaire Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.