Ohio · population 38,612
Lead pipes in Westerville, OH
238 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Westerville (population 38,612) gets its water from Westerville City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,425, with 1,024 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Westerville City 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Westerville City PWS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 Westerville City PWS.
Water systems serving Westerville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville City PWSMain system | 0 | 238 | 1,024 | 1.6% |
| Del-Co Water Company, INC.Serves nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 8,677 | <0.1% |
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 Westerville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Westerville 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
- Minerva Park33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Gahanna2,120 unknown
- Galena2 lead + galv. lines
- New Albany33,248 lead + galv. lines
- Sunbury2 lead + galv. lines
- Powell2 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus33,248 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Westerville, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Westerville City PWS, which serves Westerville, reported 0 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,024 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Westerville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Westerville in Westerville City PWS's service area (PWSID OH2503411). Del-Co Water Company, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Westerville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Westerville 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 Westerville 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 Westerville City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.