Ohio · population 11,685
Lead pipes in Salem, OH
691 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Salem (population 11,685) gets its water from Salem City. That system reported 1 lead and 690 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,986, with 38 more of unknown material.
9.9% of Salem City'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.9%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Salem City (2025): 9.4 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 Salem City.
Water systems serving Salem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem CityMain system | 1 | 690 | 38 | 9.9% |
| Washingtonville Village PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 328 | 1.4% |
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 Salem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Salem 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
- Leetonia141 lead + galv. lines
- Sebring43 lead + galv. lines
- Canfieldno lead reported
- Columbiana121 lead + galv. lines
- New Waterfordno lead reported
- Poland476 lead + galv. lines
- New Middletown476 lead + galv. lines
- Struthers476 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Salem, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Salem City, which serves Salem, reported 1 lead and 690 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Salem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in Salem City's service area (PWSID OH1502011). Washingtonville Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Salem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.