Ohio · population 17,172
Lead pipes in Norwalk, OH
214 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norwalk (population 17,172) gets its water from Norwalk City PWS. That system reported 137 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,422, with 2,447 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Norwalk City 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 2.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Norwalk City PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 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 Norwalk City PWS.
Water systems serving Norwalk
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk City PWSMain system | 137 | 77 | 2,447 | 3.3% |
| Milan Village PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 22 | 247 | 3.0% |
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 Norwalk
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Norwalk City 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
- Milan22 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville46 lead + galv. lines
- Wakemanno lead reported
- Huron1 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue2,354 unknown
- Willard162 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Sandusky6,726 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norwalk, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Norwalk City PWS, which serves Norwalk, reported 137 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,447 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norwalk?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norwalk in Norwalk City PWS's service area (PWSID OH3901111). Milan Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norwalk home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.