Ohio · population 2,509
Lead pipes in Silver Lake, OH
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Silver Lake (population 2,509) gets its water from Silver Lake Village PWS. That system reported 60 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,089, with 174 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Silver Lake Village PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Silver Lake Village PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.9 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 Silver Lake Village PWS.
Water systems serving Silver Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Village PWSMain system | 60 | 3 | 174 | 5.8% |
| Stow Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Silver Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Silver Lake Village 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
- Munroe Fallsno lead reported
- Stowno lead reported
- Tallmadgeno lead reported
- Kent63 lead + galv. lines
- Cuyahoga Falls1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson259 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9,072 lead + galv. lines
- Boston Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Silver Lake, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Silver Lake Village PWS, which serves Silver Lake, reported 60 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 174 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Silver Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Silver Lake in Silver Lake Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH7704303). Stow Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Silver Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Silver Lake Village 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 Silver 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 Silver Lake Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.