Ohio · population 24,472
Lead pipes in Riverside, OH
526 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverside (population 24,472) gets its water from Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS. That system reported 370 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 49,666, with 16,665 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS'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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS.
Water systems serving Riverside
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWSMain system | 370 | 156 | 16,665 | 1.1% |
| Dayton Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 8,588 | 937 | 0 | 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 Riverside
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montgomery County Water Services 1 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
- Dayton9,525 lead + galv. lines
- Beavercreek9 unknown
- Oakwood city12 lead + galv. lines
- Huber Heights10,457 unknown
- Kettering526 lead + galv. lines
- Fairbornno lead reported
- Vandalia751 lead + galv. lines
- Moraine526 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Riverside, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS, which serves Riverside, reported 370 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,665 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverside?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverside in Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS's service area (PWSID OH5701315). Dayton Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Riverside home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montgomery County Water Services 1 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 Riverside 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 Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.