Ohio · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brown County, OH
5 community water systems serving Brown County reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 510 of unknown material. The most are in Mount Orab Village 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%
- Unknown 3.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Brown County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Orab Village PWSBrown County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Sardinia Village PWSBrown County | 0 | 0 | 510 | 0% |
| Brown County Rural WaterBrown County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Georgetown Village PWSBrown County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waynoka Regional Water and Sewer DistBrown 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 Brown County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brown County reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 510 of unknown material.
Which Brown County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mount Orab Village PWS (4).
How do I check my home in Brown 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.