Ohio · population 3,543
Lead pipes in Mount Gilead, OH
33 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Gilead (population 3,543) gets its water from Mt Gilead Village PWS. That system reported 16 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,295, with 775 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Mt Gilead Village PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Mt Gilead Village PWS (2026): 8.6 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 Mt Gilead Village PWS.
Water systems serving Mount Gilead
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Gilead Village PWSMain system | 16 | 17 | 775 | 2.5% |
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Serves nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <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 Mount Gilead
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mt Gilead Village 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
- Cardington316 unknown
- Ashleyno lead reported
- Galion118 lead + galv. lines
- Marion3,599 lead + galv. lines
- Crestline104 lead + galv. lines
- Ontario1 lead + galv. lines
- Centerburg2 lead + galv. lines
- Prospect3,599 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mount Gilead, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Mt Gilead Village PWS, which serves Mount Gilead, reported 16 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 775 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Gilead?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Gilead in Mt Gilead Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH5900712). Del-Co Water Company, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Gilead home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mt Gilead Village 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 Mount Gilead 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 Mt Gilead Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.