Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 4,894

Lead pipes in Wellington, OH

163 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Wellington (population 4,894) gets its water from Wellington Village PWS. That system reported 137 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,978, with 100 more of unknown material.

8.2% of Wellington Village PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

137Lead
26Galvanized, replace
100Unknown material
1,715Non-lead

Latest lead test for Wellington Village PWS (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.4 ppb 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 Wellington Village PWS.

Water systems serving Wellington

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Wellington Village PWSMain system137261008.2%
Rural Lorain Co. Water AAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Wellington

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wellington Village PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapWellington Village PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Wellington, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Wellington Village PWS, which serves Wellington, reported 137 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 100 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Wellington?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wellington in Wellington Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH4701511). Rural Lorain Co. Water A also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Wellington home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Wellington Village 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 Wellington 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 Wellington Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.