Ohio · population 1,647
Lead pipes in Dresden, OH
33 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dresden (population 1,647) gets its water from Dresden PWS. That system reported 14 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 963, with 350 more of unknown material.
3.4% of Dresden PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Dresden PWS (2026): 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 Dresden PWS.
Water systems serving Dresden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden PWSMain system | 14 | 19 | 350 | 3.4% |
| Muskingum County Water - SEServes 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 Dresden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dresden 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
- Zanesville30 lead + galv. lines
- Hanover7 lead + galv. lines
- South Zanesville37 lead + galv. lines
- New Concord128 lead + galv. lines
- Newark2,420 lead + galv. lines
- Rosevilleno lead reported
- Heathno lead reported
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
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Questions
Does Dresden, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Dresden PWS, which serves Dresden, reported 14 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 350 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dresden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dresden in Dresden PWS's service area (PWSID OH6000212). Muskingum County Water - SE also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dresden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.