Ohio · population 11,183
Lead pipes in Springdale, OH
34,717 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Springdale (population 11,183) gets its water from Cincinnati Public Water System. That system reported 34,673 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 238,335, with 45 more of unknown material.
15% of Cincinnati Public Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 15%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Cincinnati Public Water System (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.1 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 Cincinnati Public Water System.
Water systems serving Springdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Water SystemMain system | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | 15% |
| Glendale Village PWSServes nearby areas | 4 | 0 | 708 | 0.4% |
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.
Replacement program
Free
Since 2021, Cincinnati pays the full cost of replacing privately owned lead lines for homeowners, schools and child care centers. Greater Cincinnati Water Works passed 10,000 replacements in August 2026.
- Check your address on GCWW's lead map.
- Sign up or return the agreement GCWW sends you.
Checked November 2026. Sources: wosu.org, fox19.com. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in Springdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cincinnati Public Water System'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
- Glendale4 lead + galv. lines
- Woodlawn34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Greenhills34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln Heights34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Sharonville34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Evendale34,717 lead + galv. lines
- Wyoming34,717 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Springdale, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Cincinnati Public Water System, which serves Springdale, reported 34,673 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 45 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Springdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Springdale in Cincinnati Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH3102612). Glendale Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Springdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cincinnati Public Water System'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 Springdale 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 Cincinnati Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.