Ohio · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Butler County, OH
12 community water systems serving Butler County reported 8,303 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,908 of unknown material. The most are in Middletown City PWS.
6.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Butler County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown City PWSButler County | 4,143 | 258 | 0 | 21% |
| Hamilton Public Water SystemButler County | 4,156 | 11 | 7,230 | 18% |
| Oxford City PWSButler County | 4 | 66 | 2 | 1.4% |
| Monroe City PWSButler County | 0 | 2 | 2,170 | <0.1% |
| Southwest Regional Water DistrictButler County | 0 | 0 | 10,529 | 0% |
| Trenton City PWSButler County | 0 | 0 | 3,640 | 0% |
| Seven Mile Village PWSButler County | 0 | 0 | 325 | 0% |
| Crouse Mobile Home Park & Sales, LLCButler County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Butler Co. Water District 2 PWSButler County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairfield City PWSButler County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Miami Village PWSButler County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Catalina Mobile Home ParkButler 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 Butler County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Butler County reported 8,303 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,908 of unknown material.
Which Butler County water systems have the most lead lines?
Middletown City PWS (4,401), Hamilton Public Water System (4,167), Oxford City PWS (70).
How do I check my home in Butler 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.