Ohio · population 7,076
Lead pipes in Union, OH
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Union (population 7,076) gets its water from Union City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,998, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Union City PWS'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Union City PWS (2025): 3.5 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 Union City PWS.
Water systems serving Union
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City PWSMain system | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Dayton Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 8,588 | 937 | 0 | 15% |
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 Union
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Union City 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
- Clayton9,525 lead + galv. lines
- Englewoodno lead reported
- West Milton142 lead + galv. lines
- Vandalia751 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville751 lead + galv. lines
- Trotwood11 lead + galv. lines
- Tipp241 lead + galv. lines
- Dayton9,525 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Union, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Union City PWS, which serves Union, reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Union?
EPA's service area maps place most of Union in Union City PWS's service area (PWSID OH5702512). Dayton Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Union home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Union City 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 Union 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 Union City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.