Ohio · population 18,029
Lead pipes in Steubenville, OH
363 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Steubenville (population 18,029) gets its water from City of Steubenville. That system reported 208 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,610, with 9,744 more of unknown material.
3.4% of City of Steubenville'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 4.7%
Latest lead test for City of Steubenville (2026): 7.1 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 City of Steubenville.
Water systems serving Steubenville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SteubenvilleMain system | 208 | 155 | 9,744 | 3.4% |
| Wintersville Village PWSServes 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 Steubenville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Steubenville'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
- Mingo Junctionno lead reported
- Toronto88 lead + galv. lines
- Tiltonsvilleno lead reported
- Salineville4,086 unknown
- Bridgeport16 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clairsville2 lead + galv. lines
- Bellaire116 lead + galv. lines
- New Waterfordno lead reported
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Questions
Does Steubenville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Steubenville, which serves Steubenville, reported 208 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,744 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Steubenville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Steubenville in City of Steubenville's service area (PWSID OH4102411). Wintersville Village PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Steubenville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Steubenville'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 Steubenville 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 City of Steubenville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.