Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 9,035

Lead pipes in Sheffield Lake, OH

5 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Sheffield Lake (population 9,035) gets its water from Sheffield Lake City PWS. That system reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,212, with 1,942 more of unknown material.

0.2% of Sheffield Lake City 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%).

4Lead
1Galvanized, replace
1,942Unknown material
1,265Non-lead

Latest lead test for Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake City PWS.

Water systems serving Sheffield Lake

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Sheffield Lake City PWSMain system411,9420.2%
Sheffield Village PWSServes nearby areas0000%

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 Sheffield Lake

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sheffield Lake City PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapSheffield Lake City PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Sheffield Lake, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Sheffield Lake City PWS, which serves Sheffield Lake, reported 4 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,942 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sheffield Lake?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sheffield Lake in Sheffield Lake City PWS's service area (PWSID OH4701103). Sheffield Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Sheffield Lake home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.