Ohio · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Athens County, OH
11 community water systems serving Athens County reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,413 of unknown material. The most are in Athens PWS.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Athens County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens PWSAthens County | 2 | 11 | 5,247 | 0.2% |
| Nelsonville PWSAthens County | 0 | 5 | 2,294 | 0.2% |
| Burr Oak Regional Water DistrictAthens County | 0 | 0 | 574 | 0% |
| Coolville Village PWSAthens County | 0 | 0 | 224 | 0% |
| Jacksonville Village PWSAthens County | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| ChaunceyAthens County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Amesville Public Water SystemAthens County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Glouster Public Water SystemAthens County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Le-Ax Regional Water District PWSAthens County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sunday Creek Valley Water PWSAthens County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Athens Co. Plains S.D. 1 PWSAthens County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Athens County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Athens County reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,413 of unknown material.
Which Athens County water systems have the most lead lines?
Athens PWS (13), Nelsonville PWS (5).
How do I check my home in Athens County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.