Ohio · population 49,517
Lead pipes in Lakewood, OH
4,037 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lakewood (population 49,517) gets its water from Lakewood City PWS. That system reported 3,645 lead and 392 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,138, with 149 more of unknown material.
29% of Lakewood 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 26%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Lakewood City PWS (2026): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Lakewood City PWS.
Water systems serving Lakewood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood City PWSMain system | 3,645 | 392 | 149 | 29% |
| 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 Lakewood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lakewood 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
- Rocky River144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Fairview Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Brooklyn144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Brook Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Bay144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Westlake144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Parma Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Newburgh Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lakewood, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Lakewood City PWS, which serves Lakewood, reported 3,645 lead and 392 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 149 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lakewood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lakewood in Lakewood City PWS's service area (PWSID OH1801003). Cleveland Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lakewood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.