Ohio · population 7,455
Lead pipes in Wauseon, OH
164 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wauseon (population 7,455) gets its water from Wauseon City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,201, with 436 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Wauseon City 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Wauseon City PWS (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Wauseon City PWS.
Water systems serving Wauseon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon City PWSMain system | 0 | 164 | 436 | 5.1% |
| Northeast Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Wauseon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wauseon 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
- Archboldno lead reported
- Whitehouse10 unknown
- Waterville69 lead + galv. lines
- Bryan650 lead + galv. lines
- Holland9,427 lead + galv. lines
- Weston2 lead + galv. lines
- Haskins69 lead + galv. lines
- Maumee79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wauseon, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Wauseon City PWS, which serves Wauseon, reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 436 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wauseon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wauseon in Wauseon City PWS's service area (PWSID OH2600111). Northeast Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wauseon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wauseon 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 Wauseon 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 Wauseon City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.