Ohio · population 10,304
Lead pipes in Galion, OH
118 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Galion (population 10,304) gets its water from Galion City. That system reported 0 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,229, with 4,620 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Galion City'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 9.4%
Latest lead test for Galion City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Galion City.
Water systems serving Galion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galion CityMain system | 0 | 118 | 4,620 | 2.3% |
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Serves nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <0.1% |
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 Galion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Galion 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
- Crestline104 lead + galv. lines
- Ontario1 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Gilead33 lead + galv. lines
- Cardington316 unknown
- Plymouth7 lead + galv. lines
- Marion3,599 lead + galv. lines
- Willard162 lead + galv. lines
- Ashleyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Galion, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Galion City, which serves Galion, reported 0 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,620 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Galion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Galion in Galion City's service area (PWSID OH1700211). Del-Co Water Company, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Galion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Galion 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 Galion 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 Galion City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.