Ohio · population 1,437
Lead pipes in West Salem, OH
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Salem (population 1,437) gets its water from West Salem Village PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 677, with 88 more of unknown material.
1.5% of West Salem Village 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) 1.5%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for West Salem Village PWS (2025): 2.4 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 West Salem Village PWS.
Water systems serving West Salem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem Village PWSMain system | 0 | 10 | 88 | 1.5% |
| Rural Lorain Co. Water AServes 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 West Salem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Salem Village 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
- Lodi36 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield Centerno lead reported
- Creston1 lead + galv. lines
- Ashland125 lead + galv. lines
- Sevilleno lead reported
- Wellington163 lead + galv. lines
- Medina18 lead + galv. lines
- Rittman33 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Salem, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. West Salem Village PWS, which serves West Salem, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 88 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Salem?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Salem in West Salem Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH8504311). Rural Lorain Co. Water A also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Salem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Salem 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 West Salem 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 West Salem Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.