Ohio · population 4,555
Lead pipes in Nelsonville, OH
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nelsonville (population 4,555) gets its water from Nelsonville PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,675, with 2,294 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Nelsonville 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Nelsonville PWS (2026): 1.2 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 Nelsonville PWS.
Water systems serving Nelsonville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville PWSMain system | 0 | 5 | 2,294 | 0.2% |
| Carbon Hill Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
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 Nelsonville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Nelsonville 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
- Athens13 lead + galv. lines
- Albany2,289 unknown
- New Lexington3 lead + galv. lines
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
- Rosevilleno lead reported
- Pomeroyno lead reported
- Thornville741 unknown
- South Zanesville37 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Nelsonville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Nelsonville PWS, which serves Nelsonville, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,294 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nelsonville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nelsonville in Nelsonville PWS's service area (PWSID OH0501214). Carbon Hill Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nelsonville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.