Ohio · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clark County, OH
15 community water systems serving Clark County reported 426 lead and 2,980 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,023 of unknown material. The most are in Springfield City PWS.
9.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.4%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Clark County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield City PWSClark County | 423 | 2,931 | 16,709 | 14% |
| North Hampton Village PWSClark County | 2 | 33 | 204 | 15% |
| Brookside Village MHP PWSClark County | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9.4% |
| Catawba Village PWSClark County | 1 | 0 | 83 | 0.8% |
| Clark County Northridge PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 1,767 | 0% |
| Clark County Park Layne PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 1,362 | 0% |
| New Carlisle City PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 1,084 | 0% |
| Clark County Green Meadows 2 PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 885 | 0% |
| South Charleston Village PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 372 | 0% |
| South Vienna Village PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0% |
| Clark County Rockway PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0% |
| Clark County Limecrest PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| Clark County Lawrenceville PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Garden Acres Water Company PWSClark County | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Enon Village PWSClark 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 Clark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clark County reported 426 lead and 2,980 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,023 of unknown material.
Which Clark County water systems have the most lead lines?
Springfield City PWS (3,354), North Hampton Village PWS (35), Brookside Village MHP PWS (16).
How do I check my home in Clark 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.