Ohio · population 4,422
Lead pipes in Ottawa, OH
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ottawa (population 4,422) gets its water from Ottawa Village. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,048, with 1,277 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Ottawa Village'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Ottawa Village (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 Ottawa Village.
Water systems serving Ottawa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa VillageMain system | 1 | 0 | 1,277 | <0.1% |
| Glandorf VillageServes nearby areas | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.9% |
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 Ottawa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ottawa Village'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
- McComb152 unknown
- Elidano lead reported
- Weston2 lead + galv. lines
- Cridersvilleno lead reported
- Bowling Green69 lead + galv. lines
- Fostoria1,688 lead + galv. lines
- Haskins69 lead + galv. lines
- Waterville69 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ottawa, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Ottawa Village, which serves Ottawa, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,277 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ottawa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ottawa in Ottawa Village's service area (PWSID OH6900711). Glandorf Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ottawa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ottawa Village'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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.