Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 18,238

Lead pipes in Niles, OH

169 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Niles (population 18,238) gets its water from Niles City PWS. That system reported 106 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,239, with 7,998 more of unknown material.

1.8% of Niles 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%).

106Lead
63Galvanized, replace
7,998Unknown material
1,072Non-lead

Latest lead test for Niles City PWS (2026): 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 Niles City PWS.

Water systems serving Niles

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Niles City PWSMain system106637,9981.8%
McDonald Village PWSServes nearby areas0144190.8%

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 Niles

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Niles City PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapNiles City PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Niles, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Niles City PWS, which serves Niles, reported 106 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,998 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Niles?

EPA's service area maps place most of Niles in Niles City PWS's service area (PWSID OH7802403). McDonald Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Niles home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.