Ohio · population 27,720
Lead pipes in Kent, OH
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kent (population 27,720) gets its water from Kent City PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,674, with 2,449 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Kent 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Kent City PWS (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Kent City PWS.
Water systems serving Kent
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City PWSMain system | 1 | 62 | 2,449 | 0.9% |
| Akron City PWSServes nearby areas | 1,683 | 7,389 | 5,490 | 10% |
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 Kent
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kent 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
- Munroe Fallsno lead reported
- Tallmadgeno lead reported
- Stowno lead reported
- Silver Lake63 lead + galv. lines
- Mogadore9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson259 lead + galv. lines
- Lakemore35 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9,072 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kent, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Kent City PWS, which serves Kent, reported 1 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,449 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kent?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kent in Kent City PWS's service area (PWSID OH6701812). Akron City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kent home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.