Ohio · population 7,306
Lead pipes in Obetz, OH
23 lines still unidentified
Most of Obetz (population 7,306) gets its water from Obetz Satellite 1 PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 23 of 95 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Obetz Satellite 1 PWS'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 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Obetz Satellite 1 PWS (2025): 0.7 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 Obetz Satellite 1 PWS.
Water systems serving Obetz
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz Satellite 1 PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Obetz Village PWSAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 850 | 0% |
| Columbus Public Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 25,155 | 8,093 | 65,266 | 12% |
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 Obetz
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Obetz Satellite 1 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
- Groveport4 lead + galv. lines
- Grove33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Canal Winchesterno lead reported
- Bexley367 lead + galv. lines
- Lithopolisno lead reported
- Whitehall33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Urbancrest33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus33,248 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Obetz, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Obetz Satellite 1 PWS still lists 23 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Obetz?
EPA's service area maps place most of Obetz in Obetz Satellite 1 PWS's service area (PWSID OH2504303). Obetz Village PWS, Columbus Public Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Obetz home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Obetz Satellite 1 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 Obetz 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 Obetz Satellite 1 PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.