Ohio · population 9,793
Lead pipes in Louisville, OH
46 lines still unidentified
Most of Louisville (population 9,793) gets its water from Louisville City PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 46 of 3,510 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Louisville 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 1.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Louisville City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.4 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 Louisville City PWS.
Water systems serving Louisville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville City PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Canton Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 2,453 | 4,220 | 5.7% |
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 Louisville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Louisville 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
- East Cantonno lead reported
- North Canton31 lead + galv. lines
- Hartville2,453 lead + galv. lines
- Malvern7 lead + galv. lines
- Green1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Sebring43 lead + galv. lines
- Massillon1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Navarre3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Louisville, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Louisville City PWS still lists 46 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Louisville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Louisville in Louisville City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7603012). Canton Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Louisville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.