Ohio · population 50,979
Lead pipes in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
1,071 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cuyahoga Falls (population 50,979) gets its water from Cuyahoga Falls City PWS. That system reported 1,014 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,183, with 3,067 more of unknown material.
6.2% of Cuyahoga Falls 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 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Cuyahoga Falls City PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Cuyahoga Falls City PWS.
Water systems serving Cuyahoga Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls City PWSMain system | 1,014 | 57 | 3,067 | 6.2% |
| Akron City PWSServes nearby areas | 1,683 | 7,389 | 5,490 | 10% |
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 Cuyahoga Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cuyahoga Falls 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
- Fairlawn9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Boston Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Lake63 lead + galv. lines
- Richfield144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Stowno lead reported
- Munroe Fallsno lead reported
- Hudson259 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9,072 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cuyahoga Falls, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Cuyahoga Falls City PWS, which serves Cuyahoga Falls, reported 1,014 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,067 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cuyahoga Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cuyahoga Falls in Cuyahoga Falls City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7701012). Akron City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cuyahoga Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.