Ohio · population 13,039
Lead pipes in Marietta, OH
80 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marietta (population 13,039) gets its water from Marietta City PWS. That system reported 49 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,358, with 4,741 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Marietta 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 10%
Latest lead test for Marietta City PWS (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.7 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 Marietta City PWS.
Water systems serving Marietta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta City PWSMain system | 49 | 31 | 4,741 | 1.5% |
| Putnam Community Water Association PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 771 | 0.1% |
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 Marietta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marietta 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
- Caldwellno lead reported
- Athens13 lead + galv. lines
- Byesville603 lead + galv. lines
- Pomeroyno lead reported
- Nelsonville5 lead + galv. lines
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
- Albany2,289 unknown
- New Concord128 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marietta, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Marietta City PWS, which serves Marietta, reported 49 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,741 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marietta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marietta in Marietta City PWS's service area (PWSID OH8400412). Putnam Community Water Association PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marietta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marietta 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 Marietta 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 Marietta City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.