Ohio · population 11,423
Lead pipes in Norton, OH
170 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norton (population 11,423) gets its water from Barberton City. That system reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,774, with 8,894 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Barberton City'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) 1.3%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Barberton City (2026): 3 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 Barberton City.
Water systems serving Norton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton CityMain system | 0 | 170 | 8,894 | 1.3% |
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 Norton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Barberton City'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
- Doylestown1 lead + galv. lines
- New Franklin1,119 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton4 lead + galv. lines
- Fairlawn9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Rittman33 lead + galv. lines
- Canal Fulton4 lead + galv. lines
- Green1,119 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norton, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Barberton City, which serves Norton, reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,894 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norton in Barberton City's service area (PWSID OH7700411).
How do I check whether my Norton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Barberton City'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 Norton 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 Barberton City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.