Ohio · population 14,613
Lead pipes in Powell, OH
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Powell (population 14,613) gets its water from Del-Co Water Company, INC.. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 57,378, with 8,677 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Del-Co Water Company, INC.'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 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Del-Co Water Company, INC. (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.8 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 Del-Co Water Company, INC..
Water systems serving Powell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Main system | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <0.1% |
| Columbus Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 Powell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Del-Co Water Company, INC.'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
- Dublin33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Delaware212 lead + galv. lines
- Westerville238 lead + galv. lines
- Ostrander2 lead + galv. lines
- Minerva Park33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Arlington33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Hilliard33,248 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Powell, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Del-Co Water Company, INC., which serves Powell, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,677 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Powell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Powell in Del-Co Water Company, INC.'s service area (PWSID OH2101412). Columbus Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Powell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Del-Co Water Company, INC.'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 Powell 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 Del-Co Water Company, INC. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.