Ohio · population 5,915
Lead pipes in Port Clinton, OH
62 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Port Clinton (population 5,915) gets its water from Port Clinton City. That system reported 61 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,679, with 2,368 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Port Clinton 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 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 9.3%
Latest lead test for Port Clinton City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Port Clinton City.
Water systems serving Port Clinton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Clinton CityMain system | 61 | 1 | 2,368 | 2.3% |
| Ottawa County Regional Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 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 Port Clinton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Port Clinton 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
- Oak Harbor9 lead + galv. lines
- Sandusky6,726 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue2,354 unknown
- Huron1 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa9 lead + galv. lines
- Monroeville46 lead + galv. lines
- Woodvilleno lead reported
- Milan22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Port Clinton, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Port Clinton City, which serves Port Clinton, reported 61 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,368 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Port Clinton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Port Clinton in Port Clinton City's service area (PWSID OH6203211). Ottawa County Regional Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Port Clinton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.