Ohio · population 8,166
Lead pipes in Bellevue, OH
2,354 lines still unidentified
Most of Bellevue (population 8,166) gets its water from Bellevue City. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,354 of 3,223 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Bellevue 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) 0%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Bellevue 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 Bellevue City.
Water systems serving Bellevue
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,354 | 0% |
| Erie Co Margaretta DistrictServes nearby areas | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1.1% |
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 Bellevue
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellevue 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
- Monroeville46 lead + galv. lines
- Norwalk214 lead + galv. lines
- Milan22 lead + galv. lines
- Sandusky6,726 lead + galv. lines
- Willard162 lead + galv. lines
- Huron1 lead + galv. lines
- Port Clinton62 lead + galv. lines
- Tiffin2,164 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellevue, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Bellevue City still lists 2,354 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellevue?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellevue in Bellevue City's service area (PWSID OH3900011). Erie Co Margaretta District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellevue home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.