Ohio · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fairfield County, OH
11 community water systems serving Fairfield County reported 20 lead and 2,415 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,364 of unknown material. The most are in Lancaster City PWS.
7.2% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Fairfield County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City PWSFairfield County | 0 | 2,349 | 3,450 | 15% |
| Baltimore Village PWSFairfield County | 20 | 66 | 775 | 7.0% |
| Thurston Village PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Pickerington City PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fairfield County Utilities PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Millersport Village PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Canal Pointe Industrial Park PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lithopolis Village PWSFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Odrc-Southeastern Correctional InstituteFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little Walnut Water Treatment FacilityFairfield County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bremen VillageFairfield 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 Fairfield County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fairfield County reported 20 lead and 2,415 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,364 of unknown material.
Which Fairfield County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lancaster City PWS (2,349), Baltimore Village PWS (86).
How do I check my home in Fairfield 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.