Ohio · population 1,013
Lead pipes in Urbancrest, OH
33,248 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Urbancrest (population 1,013) gets its water from Columbus Public Water System. That system reported 25,155 lead and 8,093 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 288,462, with 65,266 more of unknown material.
12% of Columbus 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 8.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Columbus Public Water System (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.2 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 Columbus Public Water System.
Water systems serving Urbancrest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Public Water SystemMain system | 25,155 | 8,093 | 65,266 | 12% |
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
Columbus replaces lead and galvanized service lines on both the public and private sides at no cost to residents, expanded citywide in April 2026. Owners can also replace proactively through the Lead Elimination Assistance Program with no upfront cost.
- Sign the work agreement when the city schedules your area.
- Or apply to the Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LEAP).
- Contact Lead Safe Columbus to verify your line.
Checked November 2026. Sources: wosu.org. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in Urbancrest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Columbus 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
- Grove33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview Heights33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Obetz23 unknown
- Upper Arlington33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Bexley367 lead + galv. lines
- Hilliard33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Groveport4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Urbancrest, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Columbus Public Water System, which serves Urbancrest, reported 25,155 lead and 8,093 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 65,266 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Urbancrest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Urbancrest in Columbus Public Water System's service area (PWSID OH2504412).
How do I check whether my Urbancrest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Columbus 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 Urbancrest 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 Columbus Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.