Ohio · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Champaign County, OH
6 community water systems serving Champaign County reported 25 lead and 1,314 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,598 of unknown material. The most are in Urbana City PWS.
19% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Champaign County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana City PWSChampaign County | 24 | 1,268 | 1,593 | 27% |
| Mechanicsburg Village PWSChampaign County | 1 | 35 | 413 | 5.5% |
| Christiansburg Village PWSChampaign County | 0 | 11 | 236 | 4.5% |
| Saint Paris Village PWSChampaign County | 0 | 0 | 307 | 0% |
| Hickory Grove Mobile Home CommunityChampaign County | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| North Lewisburg Village PWSChampaign 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 Champaign County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Champaign County reported 25 lead and 1,314 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,598 of unknown material.
Which Champaign County water systems have the most lead lines?
Urbana City PWS (1,292), Mechanicsburg Village PWS (36), Christiansburg Village PWS (11).
How do I check my home in Champaign 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.