Ohio · population 13,063
Lead pipes in Fostoria, OH
1,688 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fostoria (population 13,063) gets its water from Fostoria City. That system reported 1,684 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,676, with 142 more of unknown material.
36% of Fostoria City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 36%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 3.0%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Fostoria City (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 Fostoria City.
Water systems serving Fostoria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria CityMain system | 1,684 | 4 | 142 | 36% |
| Evergreen Poplar Village MHP PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 63 | 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 Fostoria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fostoria City'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
- Tiffin2,164 lead + galv. lines
- Pemberville248 unknown
- Bowling Green69 lead + galv. lines
- McComb152 unknown
- Woodvilleno lead reported
- Luckey78 lead + galv. lines
- Weston2 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fostoria, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Fostoria City, which serves Fostoria, reported 1,684 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 142 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fostoria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fostoria in Fostoria City's service area (PWSID OH7400411). Evergreen Poplar Village MHP PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fostoria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fostoria City'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 Fostoria 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 Fostoria City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.