Ohio · population 52,291
Lead pipes in Middletown, OH
4,401 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middletown (population 52,291) gets its water from Middletown City PWS. That system reported 4,143 lead and 258 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,751, with 0 more of unknown material.
21% of Middletown 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 20%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Middletown City PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 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 Middletown City PWS.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown City PWSMain system | 4,143 | 258 | 0 | 21% |
| Monroe City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 2,170 | <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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middletown 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
- Monroe2 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin489 lead + galv. lines
- Trenton3,640 unknown
- Carlisle489 lead + galv. lines
- Germantownno lead reported
- Lebanonno lead reported
- Miamisburg117 lead + galv. lines
- Mason34,717 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Middletown, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Middletown City PWS, which serves Middletown, reported 4,143 lead and 258 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Middletown City PWS's service area (PWSID OH0901712). Monroe City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.