Ohio · population 23,073
Lead pipes in Hudson, OH
259 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hudson (population 23,073) gets its water from Hudson City PWS. That system reported 259 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,092, with 0 more of unknown material.
8.4% of Hudson City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Hudson City PWS (2025): 2.1 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 Hudson City PWS.
Water systems serving Hudson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson City PWSMain system | 259 | 0 | 0 | 8.4% |
| Cleveland Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 144,193 | 528 | 56,954 | 33% |
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 Hudson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hudson 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
- Boston Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Stowno lead reported
- Twinsburg144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Lake63 lead + galv. lines
- Macedonia144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Reminderville144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Munroe Fallsno lead reported
- Cuyahoga Falls1,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hudson, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Hudson City PWS, which serves Hudson, reported 259 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hudson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hudson in Hudson City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7701612). Cleveland Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hudson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.