Ohio · population 19,102
Lead pipes in Sylvania, OH
96 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sylvania (population 19,102) gets its water from Sylvania City. That system reported 3 lead and 93 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,002, with 1 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Sylvania City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Sylvania City (2025): not detected 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 Sylvania City.
Water systems serving Sylvania
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania CityMain system | 3 | 93 | 1 | 1.4% |
| City of ToledoServes nearby areas | 3,053 | 6,374 | 33,513 | 8.1% |
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 Sylvania
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sylvania City'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
- Ottawa Hills9,427 lead + galv. lines
- Holland9,427 lead + galv. lines
- Maumee79 lead + galv. lines
- Rossford78 lead + galv. lines
- Perrysburg62 lead + galv. lines
- Northwood564 unknown
- Whitehouse10 unknown
- Walbridge78 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sylvania, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Sylvania City, which serves Sylvania, reported 3 lead and 93 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sylvania?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sylvania in Sylvania City's service area (PWSID OH4801303). City of Toledo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sylvania home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sylvania City'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 Sylvania 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 Sylvania City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.