Ohio · population 5,187
Lead pipes in Toronto, OH
88 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Toronto (population 5,187) gets its water from Toronto PWS. That system reported 29 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,166, with 988 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Toronto 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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Toronto PWS (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 Toronto PWS.
Water systems serving Toronto
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto PWSMain system | 29 | 59 | 988 | 4.1% |
| Jefferson Co W and S District - MServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 624 | 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 Toronto
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Toronto 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
- Steubenville363 lead + galv. lines
- Mingo Junctionno lead reported
- Salineville4,086 unknown
- Tiltonsvilleno lead reported
- New Waterfordno lead reported
- Bridgeport16 lead + galv. lines
- Columbiana121 lead + galv. lines
- Leetonia141 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Toronto, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Toronto PWS, which serves Toronto, reported 29 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 988 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Toronto?
EPA's service area maps place most of Toronto in Toronto PWS's service area (PWSID OH4102811). Jefferson Co W and S District - M also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Toronto home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.