Ohio · population 57,028
Lead pipes in Kettering, OH
526 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kettering (population 57,028) gets its water from Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS. That system reported 370 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 49,666, with 16,665 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Montgomery County Water Services 1 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS.
Water systems serving Kettering
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWSMain system | 370 | 156 | 16,665 | 1.1% |
| Dayton Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 8,588 | 937 | 0 | 15% |
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 Kettering
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montgomery County Water Services 1 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
- Oakwood city12 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville526 lead + galv. lines
- Moraine526 lead + galv. lines
- Beavercreek9 unknown
- West Carrollton1,582 unknown
- Riverside526 lead + galv. lines
- Dayton9,525 lead + galv. lines
- Miamisburg117 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kettering, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS, which serves Kettering, reported 370 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,665 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kettering?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kettering in Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS's service area (PWSID OH5701315). Dayton Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kettering home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montgomery County Water Services 1 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 Kettering 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 Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.