Ohio · population 10,147
Lead pipes in Ironton, OH
1,122 lines still unidentified
Most of Ironton (population 10,147) gets its water from Ironton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,122 of 1,122 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Ironton'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Ironton (2025): 1.1 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 Ironton.
Water systems serving Ironton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IrontonMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,122 | 0% |
| Hecla Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Ironton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ironton'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
- South Point16 unknown
- New Boston9,942 unknown
- Piketon760 unknown
- Waverly67 unknown
- Middleport3 lead + galv. lines
- Peeblesno lead reported
- Pomeroyno lead reported
- West Union701 unknown
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Questions
Does Ironton, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Ironton still lists 1,122 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ironton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ironton in Ironton's service area (PWSID OH4400711). Hecla Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ironton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ironton'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 Ironton 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 Ironton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.