Ohio · population 15,672
Lead pipes in Middleburg Heights, OH
144,721 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middleburg Heights (population 15,672) gets its water from Cleveland Public Water System. That system reported 144,193 lead and 528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 434,395, with 56,954 more of unknown material.
33% of Cleveland Public Water System'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 33%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Cleveland Public Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Cleveland Public Water System.
Water systems serving Middleburg Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Public Water SystemMain system | 144,193 | 528 | 56,954 | 33% |
| Berea City PWSServes nearby areas | 1 | 42 | 1,483 | 0.6% |
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.
Replacement program
Free when the city works on your line
Cleveland Water has offered to replace the customer-owned portion for free when its crews disturb the city-owned part of a lead line (reported 2024). Confirm current terms with Cleveland Water.
- Look up your address with Cleveland Water's lead lookup.
- Call Cleveland Water to ask whether your street is scheduled and whether the private side is covered.
Checked November 2026. Sources: trenchlesstechnology.com. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in Middleburg Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cleveland Public Water System'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
- Brook Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Berea43 lead + galv. lines
- Parma Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Strongsville144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Parma144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Olmsted Falls144,721 lead + galv. lines
- North Royalton144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Fairview Park144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Middleburg Heights, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Cleveland Public Water System, which serves Middleburg Heights, reported 144,193 lead and 528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 56,954 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middleburg Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middleburg Heights in Cleveland Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH1801212). Berea City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middleburg Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cleveland Public Water System'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 Middleburg Heights 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 Cleveland Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.