Ohio · population 2,144
Lead pipes in Creston, OH
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Creston (population 2,144) gets its water from Creston Village. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 844, with 1 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Creston Village'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Creston Village (2026): 3.3 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 Creston Village.
Water systems serving Creston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston VillageMain system | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Seville Village 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 Creston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Creston Village'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
- Sevilleno lead reported
- Westfield Centerno lead reported
- Rittman33 lead + galv. lines
- Lodi36 lead + galv. lines
- Doylestown1 lead + galv. lines
- West Salem10 lead + galv. lines
- Medina18 lead + galv. lines
- Norton170 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Creston, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Creston Village, which serves Creston, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Creston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Creston in Creston Village's service area (PWSID OH8500312). Seville Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Creston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Creston Village'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 Creston 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 Creston Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.