Ohio · population 5,855
Lead pipes in Carlisle, OH
489 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carlisle (population 5,855) gets its water from Franklin Public Water System. That system reported 10 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,845, with 431 more of unknown material.
10% of Franklin Public Water System'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.9%
- Unknown 8.9%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Franklin Public Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.1 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 Franklin Public Water System.
Water systems serving Carlisle
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Public Water SystemMain system | 10 | 479 | 431 | 10% |
| Carlisle City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Carlisle
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Franklin 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
- Franklin489 lead + galv. lines
- Germantownno lead reported
- Miamisburg117 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown4,401 lead + galv. lines
- West Carrollton1,582 unknown
- Moraine526 lead + galv. lines
- Monroe2 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville526 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carlisle, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Franklin Public Water System, which serves Carlisle, reported 10 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 431 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carlisle?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carlisle in Franklin Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH8300412). Carlisle City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carlisle home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Franklin 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 Carlisle 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 Franklin Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.