Ohio · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Erie County, OH
10 community water systems serving Erie County reported 7,281 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,457 of unknown material. The most are in Sandusky City.
22% 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 21%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 7.2%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Erie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky CityErie County | 6,676 | 50 | 1,834 | 65% |
| Erie Co Perkins DistrictErie County | 580 | 2 | 1 | 7.8% |
| Vermilion CityErie County | 0 | 195 | 375 | 3.8% |
| Erie Co Margaretta DistrictErie County | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Milan Village PWSErie County | 0 | 22 | 247 | 3.0% |
| Huron CityErie County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Northern Ohio Rural Water - NW DistrictErie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kelleys Island VillageErie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Erie Co Huron East DistrictErie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Erie Co Huron South DistrictErie 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 Erie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Erie County reported 7,281 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,457 of unknown material.
Which Erie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sandusky City (6,726), Erie Co Perkins District (582), Vermilion City (195).
How do I check my home in Erie 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.