Ohio · population 17,998
Lead pipes in Berea, OH
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berea (population 17,998) gets its water from Berea City PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,969, with 1,483 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Berea 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Berea 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 Berea City PWS.
Water systems serving Berea
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea City PWSMain system | 1 | 42 | 1,483 | 0.6% |
| 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 Berea
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berea 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
- Olmsted Falls144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Middleburg Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Brook Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Strongsville144,721 lead + galv. lines
- North Olmsted144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Fairview Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Parma Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Westlake144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berea, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Berea City PWS, which serves Berea, reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,483 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berea?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berea in Berea City PWS's service area (PWSID OH1800111). Cleveland Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berea home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berea 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 Berea 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 Berea City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.