Ohio · population 8,587
Lead pipes in Oberlin, OH
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oberlin (population 8,587) gets its water from Oberlin Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,223, with 542 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Oberlin Water Department'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Oberlin Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Oberlin Water Department.
Water systems serving Oberlin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 51 | 542 | 2.3% |
| Rural Lorain Co. Water AAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Oberlin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oberlin Water Department'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
- South Amherstno lead reported
- LaGrange457 unknown
- Amherst34 lead + galv. lines
- Elyria841 lead + galv. lines
- Wellington163 lead + galv. lines
- Wakemanno lead reported
- Vermilion195 lead + galv. lines
- Graftonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Oberlin, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Oberlin Water Department, which serves Oberlin, reported 1 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 542 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oberlin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oberlin in Oberlin Water Department's service area (PWSID OH4700911). Rural Lorain Co. Water A also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oberlin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oberlin Water Department'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 Oberlin 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 Oberlin Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.