Ohio · population 53,604
Lead pipes in Elyria, OH
841 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elyria (population 53,604) gets its water from Elyria Water Department. That system reported 403 lead and 438 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,874, with 4,118 more of unknown material.
4.2% of Elyria Water Department'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Elyria Water Department (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 Elyria Water Department.
Water systems serving Elyria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria Water DepartmentMain system | 403 | 438 | 4,118 | 4.2% |
| Rural Lorain Co. Water AServes 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 Elyria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elyria Water Department'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.
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Nearby cities
- North Ridgeville7 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffieldno lead reported
- Lorain8,159 unknown
- Amherst34 lead + galv. lines
- Avonno lead reported
- South Amherstno lead reported
- Graftonno lead reported
- Sheffield Lake5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elyria, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Elyria Water Department, which serves Elyria, reported 403 lead and 438 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,118 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elyria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elyria in Elyria Water Department's service area (PWSID OH4700411). Rural Lorain Co. Water A also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elyria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elyria Water Department'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 Elyria 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 Elyria Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.