Ohio · population 12,793
Lead pipes in Bexley, OH
367 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bexley (population 12,793) gets its water from Bexley City PWS. That system reported 89 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,364, with 2,679 more of unknown material.
8.4% of Bexley City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.4%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Bexley 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 Bexley City PWS.
Water systems serving Bexley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley City PWSMain system | 89 | 278 | 2,679 | 8.4% |
| Columbus Public Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 25,155 | 8,093 | 65,266 | 12% |
| Sanitary District #4Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,427 | 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 Bexley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bexley 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
- Whitehall33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview Heights33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Gahanna2,120 unknown
- Obetz23 unknown
- Minerva Park33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Reynoldsburg3,557 unknown
- Groveport4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bexley, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Bexley City PWS, which serves Bexley, reported 89 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,679 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bexley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bexley in Bexley City PWS's service area (PWSID OH2500103). Columbus Public Water System, Sanitary District #4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bexley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bexley 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 Bexley 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 Bexley City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.