Ohio · population 5,222
Lead pipes in Northwood, OH
564 lines still unidentified
Most of Northwood (population 5,222) gets its water from Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 564 of 2,978 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200'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%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200 (2025): not detected 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 Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200.
Water systems serving Northwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200Main system | 0 | 0 | 564 | 0% |
| Oregon CityServes nearby areas | 185 | 68 | 2,879 | 3.3% |
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 Northwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200'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
- Walbridge78 lead + galv. lines
- Oregon253 lead + galv. lines
- Millbury564 unknown
- Rossford78 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa9 lead + galv. lines
- Ottawa Hills9,427 lead + galv. lines
- Perrysburg62 lead + galv. lines
- Maumee79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Northwood, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200 still lists 564 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Northwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Northwood in Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200's service area (PWSID OH8704203). Oregon City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Northwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200'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 Northwood 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 Northwestern W and SD - Oregon WTLN 200 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.