Ohio · population 6,773
Lead pipes in Columbiana, OH
121 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Columbiana (population 6,773) gets its water from Columbiana City PWS. That system reported 12 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,654, with 1,626 more of unknown material.
4.6% of Columbiana City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.1%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for Columbiana City PWS (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Columbiana City PWS.
Water systems serving Columbiana
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana City PWSMain system | 12 | 109 | 1,626 | 4.6% |
| Aqua Ohio - StruthersServes nearby areas | 88 | 388 | 9,655 | 1.9% |
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 Columbiana
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Columbiana 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
- New Waterfordno lead reported
- Leetonia141 lead + galv. lines
- New Middletown476 lead + galv. lines
- Salem691 lead + galv. lines
- Poland476 lead + galv. lines
- Canfieldno lead reported
- Struthers476 lead + galv. lines
- Campbell476 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Columbiana, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Columbiana City PWS, which serves Columbiana, reported 12 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,626 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Columbiana?
EPA's service area maps place most of Columbiana in Columbiana City PWS's service area (PWSID OH1500312). Aqua Ohio - Struthers also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Columbiana home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Columbiana 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 Columbiana 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 Columbiana City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.