Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 9,454

Lead pipes in Girard, OH

143 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Girard (population 9,454) gets its water from Girard City. That system reported 143 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,253, with 4,115 more of unknown material.

2.3% of Girard 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%).

143Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,115Unknown material
1,995Non-lead

Latest lead test for Girard City (Jul 2025–Dec 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 Girard City.

Water systems serving Girard

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Girard CityMain system14304,1152.3%
McDonald Village PWSServes nearby areas0144190.8%

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 Girard

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Girard City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapGirard City details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Girard, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Girard City, which serves Girard, reported 143 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,115 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Girard?

EPA's service area maps place most of Girard in Girard City's service area (PWSID OH7801103). McDonald Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Girard home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Girard 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 Girard 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 Girard City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.