Ohio · population 6,308
Lead pipes in Granville, OH
2,420 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Granville (population 6,308) gets its water from Newark City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,214, with 1,521 more of unknown material.
13% of Newark City PWS'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 13%
- Unknown 7.9%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Newark City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 Newark City PWS.
Water systems serving Granville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark City PWSMain system | 0 | 2,420 | 1,521 | 13% |
| Village of GranvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,609 | 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 Granville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Newark 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
- Heathno lead reported
- Newark2,420 lead + galv. lines
- Hebronno lead reported
- Buckeye Lakeno lead reported
- Pataskalano lead reported
- Thornville741 unknown
- Hanover7 lead + galv. lines
- New Albany33,248 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Granville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Newark City PWS, which serves Granville, reported 0 lead and 2,420 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,521 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Granville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Granville in Newark City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4502314). Village of Granville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Granville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Newark 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 Granville 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 Newark City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.