Ohio · population 59,123
Lead pipes in Youngstown, OH
2,758 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Youngstown (population 59,123) gets its water from Youngstown City PWS. That system reported 1,308 lead and 1,450 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 52,627, with 11,918 more of unknown material.
5.2% of Youngstown 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 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Youngstown City PWS (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Youngstown City PWS.
Water systems serving Youngstown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown City PWSMain system | 1,308 | 1,450 | 11,918 | 5.2% |
| Aqua Ohio - StruthersServes nearby areas | 88 | 388 | 9,655 | 1.9% |
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 Youngstown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Youngstown 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
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Questions
Does Youngstown, OH have lead pipes?
Yes. Youngstown City PWS, which serves Youngstown, reported 1,308 lead and 1,450 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,918 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Youngstown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Youngstown in Youngstown City PWS's service area (PWSID OH5002303). Aqua Ohio - Struthers also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Youngstown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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 Youngstown City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.