Ohio · population 10,733
Lead pipes in Vermilion, OH
195 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Vermilion (population 10,733) gets its water from Vermilion City. That system reported 0 lead and 195 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,141, with 375 more of unknown material.
3.8% of Vermilion City'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 7.3%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Vermilion City (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Vermilion City.
Water systems serving Vermilion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion CityMain system | 0 | 195 | 375 | 3.8% |
| Lorain City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 8,159 | 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 Vermilion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Vermilion 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
- Amherst34 lead + galv. lines
- South Amherstno lead reported
- Lorain8,159 unknown
- Oberlin52 lead + galv. lines
- Elyria841 lead + galv. lines
- Wakemanno lead reported
- Sheffieldno lead reported
- Sheffield Lake5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Vermilion, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Vermilion City, which serves Vermilion, reported 0 lead and 195 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 375 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Vermilion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Vermilion in Vermilion City's service area (PWSID OH2201511). Lorain City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Vermilion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.