Ohio · population 10,482
Lead pipes in Reading, OH
259 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Reading (population 10,482) gets its water from Reading City PWS. That system reported 259 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,613, with 960 more of unknown material.
7.2% of Reading City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 7.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Reading City PWS (2025): 1.9 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 Reading City PWS.
Water systems serving Reading
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading City PWSMain system | 259 | 0 | 960 | 7.2% |
| Cincinnati Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | 15% |
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 Reading
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Reading City PWS'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
- Lockland34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Amberley34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Heights34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Evendale34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Deer Park34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Wyoming34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Golf Manor34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Ash34,717 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Reading, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Reading City PWS, which serves Reading, reported 259 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 960 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Reading?
EPA's service area maps place most of Reading in Reading City PWS's service area (PWSID OH3101812). Cincinnati Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Reading home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Reading City PWS'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 Reading 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 Reading City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.