Ohio · population 14,433
Lead pipes in Circleville, OH
470 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Circleville (population 14,433) gets its water from Circleville City PWS. That system reported 11 lead and 459 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,482, with 1,213 more of unknown material.
8.6% of Circleville 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.4%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Circleville City PWS (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 Circleville City PWS.
Water systems serving Circleville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circleville City PWSMain system | 11 | 459 | 1,213 | 8.6% |
| Earnhart Hill Water District 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 Circleville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Circleville 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
- South Bloomfield342 unknown
- Ashvilleno lead reported
- Kingston613 unknown
- Lithopolisno lead reported
- Groveport4 lead + galv. lines
- Canal Winchesterno lead reported
- Obetz23 unknown
- Chillicotheno lead reported
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Questions
Does Circleville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Circleville City PWS, which serves Circleville, reported 11 lead and 459 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,213 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Circleville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Circleville in Circleville City PWS's service area (PWSID OH6500412). Earnhart Hill Water District PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Circleville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Circleville 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 Circleville 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 Circleville City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.