Ohio · population 3,387
Lead pipes in Cleves, OH
1,665 lines still unidentified
Most of Cleves (population 3,387) gets its water from Cleves Village PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,665 of 2,701 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cleves 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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Cleves Village 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 Cleves Village PWS.
Water systems serving Cleves
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleves Village PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,665 | 0% |
| Cincinnati Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | 15% |
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 Cleves
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cleves 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
- Harrison8 lead + galv. lines
- Cheviot34,717 lead + galv. lines
- North College Hill34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Healthy34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Cincinnati34,717 lead + galv. lines
- St. Bernard34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Elmwood Place34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Greenhills34,717 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cleves, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cleves Village PWS still lists 1,665 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cleves?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cleves in Cleves Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH3100512). Cincinnati Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cleves home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cleves 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 Cleves 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 Cleves Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.