Ohio · population 2,203
Lead pipes in Cardington, OH
316 lines still unidentified
Most of Cardington (population 2,203) gets its water from Cardington Village PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 316 of 916 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cardington Village 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Cardington Village PWS (2026): 1 ppb 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 Cardington Village PWS.
Water systems serving Cardington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardington Village PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0% |
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <0.1% |
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 Cardington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cardington Village 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
- Mount Gilead33 lead + galv. lines
- Ashleyno lead reported
- Marion3,599 lead + galv. lines
- Prospect3,599 lead + galv. lines
- Centerburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Delaware212 lead + galv. lines
- Galion118 lead + galv. lines
- Sunbury2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cardington, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cardington Village PWS still lists 316 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cardington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cardington in Cardington Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH5900112). Del-Co Water Company, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cardington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cardington Village 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 Cardington 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 Cardington Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.