Ohio · population 19,726
Lead pipes in Oregon, OH
253 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oregon (population 19,726) gets its water from Oregon City. That system reported 185 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,613, with 2,879 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Oregon City'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 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Oregon City (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 Oregon City.
Water systems serving Oregon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon CityMain system | 185 | 68 | 2,879 | 3.3% |
| City of ToledoServes nearby areas | 3,053 | 6,374 | 33,513 | 8.1% |
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 Oregon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oregon 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
- Northwood564 unknown
- Walbridge78 lead + galv. lines
- Millbury564 unknown
- Rossford78 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa9 lead + galv. lines
- Ottawa Hills9,427 lead + galv. lines
- Maumee79 lead + galv. lines
- Perrysburg62 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oregon, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Oregon City, which serves Oregon, reported 185 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,879 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oregon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oregon in Oregon City's service area (PWSID OH4800911). City of Toledo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oregon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.