Ohio · population 19,455
Lead pipes in Norwood, OH
541 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norwood (population 19,455) gets its water from Norwood City PWS. That system reported 415 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,168, with 5,315 more of unknown material.
8.8% of Norwood City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 5.1%
Latest lead test for Norwood City PWS (2025): 1.7 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 Norwood City PWS.
Water systems serving Norwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood City PWSMain system | 415 | 126 | 5,315 | 8.8% |
| Cincinnati Public Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | 15% |
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 Norwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Norwood 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
- Golf Manor34,717 lead + galv. lines
- St. Bernard34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Elmwood Place34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Cincinnati34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Fairfax34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Amberley34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Silverton34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Mariemont34,717 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norwood, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Norwood City PWS, which serves Norwood, reported 415 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,315 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norwood in Norwood City PWS's service area (PWSID OH3101703). Cincinnati Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Norwood 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 Norwood 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 Norwood City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.