Ohio · population 1,899
Lead pipes in South Zanesville, OH
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Zanesville (population 1,899) gets its water from South Zanesville PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,276, with 638 more of unknown material.
2.9% of South Zanesville PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for South Zanesville PWS (2025): 0.4 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 South Zanesville PWS.
Water systems serving South Zanesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Zanesville PWSMain system | 0 | 37 | 638 | 2.9% |
| Zanesville PWSServes nearby areas | 6 | 24 | 11,540 | 0.3% |
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 South Zanesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Zanesville 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
- Zanesville30 lead + galv. lines
- Rosevilleno lead reported
- Crooksville1,149 unknown
- Dresden33 lead + galv. lines
- New Concord128 lead + galv. lines
- New Lexington3 lead + galv. lines
- Hanover7 lead + galv. lines
- Thornville741 unknown
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Questions
Does South Zanesville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. South Zanesville PWS, which serves South Zanesville, reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 638 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Zanesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Zanesville in South Zanesville PWS's service area (PWSID OH6002212). Zanesville PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Zanesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Zanesville 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 South Zanesville 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 South Zanesville PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.