Ohio · population 12,659
Lead pipes in Wickliffe, OH
22,557 lines still unidentified
Most of Wickliffe (population 12,659) gets its water from Lake County West Water Subdistrict. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 22,557 of 27,914 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lake County West Water Subdistrict'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) 0%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Lake County West Water Subdistrict (2024): 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 Lake County West Water Subdistrict.
Water systems serving Wickliffe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County West Water SubdistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 22,557 | 0% |
| Cleveland Public Water SystemServes nearby areas | 144,193 | 528 | 56,954 | 33% |
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 Wickliffe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake County West Water Subdistrict'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
- Willowick22,557 unknown
- Willoughby Hills22,557 unknown
- Euclid144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Heights144,721 lead + galv. lines
- Willoughby22,557 unknown
- Eastlake22,557 unknown
- Mayfield144,721 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wickliffe, OH have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lake County West Water Subdistrict still lists 22,557 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wickliffe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wickliffe in Lake County West Water Subdistrict's service area (PWSID OH4302411). Cleveland Public Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wickliffe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake County West Water Subdistrict'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 Wickliffe 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 Lake County West Water Subdistrict whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.