Ohio · population 65,751
Lead pipes in Lorain, OH
8,159 lines still unidentified
Most of Lorain (population 65,751) gets its water from Lorain City PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,159 of 20,084 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lorain 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Lorain City PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Lorain City PWS.
Water systems serving Lorain
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain City PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 8,159 | 0% |
| Amherst City PWSServes nearby areas | 9 | 25 | 1,282 | 0.5% |
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 Lorain
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lorain 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
- Amherst34 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffieldno lead reported
- Sheffield Lake5 lead + galv. lines
- Elyria841 lead + galv. lines
- South Amherstno lead reported
- Vermilion195 lead + galv. lines
- North Ridgeville7 lead + galv. lines
- Avonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lorain, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lorain City PWS still lists 8,159 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lorain?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lorain in Lorain City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4700711). Amherst City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lorain home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.