Ohio · population 5,863
Lead pipes in Germantown, OH
No lead lines reported
Most of Germantown (population 5,863) gets its water from Germantown City PWS, which reported 2,360 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Germantown City PWS'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) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Germantown City PWS (2025): 0.8 ppb 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 Germantown City PWS.
Water systems serving Germantown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown City PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest Regional Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 10,529 | 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 Germantown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Germantown 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
- Carlisle489 lead + galv. lines
- Miamisburg117 lead + galv. lines
- West Carrollton1,582 unknown
- Franklin489 lead + galv. lines
- Moraine526 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown4,401 lead + galv. lines
- Trotwood11 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville526 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Germantown, OH have lead pipes?
Germantown City PWS, which serves Germantown, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Germantown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Germantown in Germantown City PWS's service area (PWSID OH5701012). Southwest Regional Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Germantown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.