Ohio · population 1,057
Lead pipes in Prospect, OH
3,599 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Prospect (population 1,057) gets its water from Aqua Ohio - Marion. That system reported 3,371 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,181, with 6,576 more of unknown material.
19% of Aqua Ohio - Marion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 18%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for Aqua Ohio - Marion (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.7 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 Aqua Ohio - Marion.
Water systems serving Prospect
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ohio - MarionMain system | 3,371 | 228 | 6,576 | 19% |
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Serves nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <0.1% |
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 Prospect
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Ohio - Marion'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
- Marion3,599 lead + galv. lines
- Ashleyno lead reported
- Ostrander2 lead + galv. lines
- Delaware212 lead + galv. lines
- Cardington316 unknown
- Mount Gilead33 lead + galv. lines
- Powell2 lead + galv. lines
- Sunbury2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Prospect, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Ohio - Marion, which serves Prospect, reported 3,371 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,576 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Prospect?
EPA's service area maps place most of Prospect in Aqua Ohio - Marion's service area (PWSID OH5100414). Del-Co Water Company, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Prospect home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Ohio - Marion'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 Prospect 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 Aqua Ohio - Marion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.