Ohio · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, OH
21 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 25,244 lead and 8,630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 82,177 of unknown material. The most are in Columbus Public Water System.
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 7.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Public Water SystemFranklin County | 25,155 | 8,093 | 65,266 | 12% |
| Bexley City PWSFranklin County | 89 | 278 | 2,679 | 8.4% |
| Westerville City PWSFranklin County | 0 | 238 | 1,024 | 1.6% |
| Oak Hills Mobile Home ParkFranklin County | 0 | 17 | 4 | 6.8% |
| Groveport PWSFranklin County | 0 | 4 | 895 | 0.2% |
| Reynoldsburg City PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 3,557 | 0% |
| Sanitary District #4Franklin County | 0 | 0 | 3,427 | 0% |
| Gahanna City PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 2,120 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - BlacklickFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 1,873 | 0% |
| Obetz Village PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 850 | 0% |
| Timberlake Water SystemFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 343 | 0% |
| Lockbourne Village PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0% |
| Obetz Satellite 1 PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Pleasant Acres MHPFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Obetz Satellite 6 PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Obetz Satellite 2 PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Jefferson Water and Sewer District PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Canal Winchester City PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - Huber Ridge PWSFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - Lake DarbyFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - Worthington Hills PWSFranklin 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 25,244 lead and 8,630 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 82,177 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Columbus Public Water System (33,248), Bexley City PWS (367), Westerville City PWS (238).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.