Ohio · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Belmont County, OH
10 community water systems serving Belmont County reported 96 lead and 176 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,697 of unknown material. The most are in Bellaire Public Water System.
1.2% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 18%
Water systems serving Belmont County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Public Water SystemBelmont County | 27 | 89 | 1,792 | 5.6% |
| BarnesvilleBelmont County | 33 | 42 | 1,470 | 3.0% |
| Holloway Public Water SystemBelmont County | 2 | 32 | 5 | 28% |
| Martins Ferry Public Water SystemBelmont County | 18 | 11 | 2,901 | 1.0% |
| Bridgeport Public Water SystemBelmont County | 14 | 2 | 1,201 | 1.3% |
| St. Clairsville, City of PWSBelmont County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Belmont Co. Sanitary District 3 PWSBelmont County | 0 | 0 | 9,736 | 0% |
| Shadyside Public Water SystemBelmont County | 0 | 0 | 1,592 | 0% |
| Powhatan Point Public Water SystemBelmont County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bethesda Public Water SystemBelmont 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 Belmont County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Belmont County reported 96 lead and 176 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,697 of unknown material.
Which Belmont County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bellaire Public Water System (116), Barnesville (75), Holloway Public Water System (34).
How do I check my home in Belmont 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.