Ohio · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cuyahoga County, OH
6 community water systems serving Cuyahoga County reported 147,858 lead and 991 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62,470 of unknown material. The most are in Cleveland Public Water System.
32% 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 32%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Cuyahoga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Public Water SystemCuyahoga County | 144,193 | 528 | 56,954 | 33% |
| Lakewood City PWSCuyahoga County | 3,645 | 392 | 149 | 29% |
| Bedford City PWSCuyahoga County | 19 | 29 | 3,884 | 0.9% |
| Berea City PWSCuyahoga County | 1 | 42 | 1,483 | 0.6% |
| Chagrin Falls Village PWSCuyahoga County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Columbia Park Water SystemCuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cuyahoga County reported 147,858 lead and 991 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62,470 of unknown material.
Which Cuyahoga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cleveland Public Water System (144,721), Lakewood City PWS (4,037), Bedford City PWS (48).
How do I check my home in Cuyahoga 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.