Ohio · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hamilton County, OH
11 community water systems serving Hamilton County reported 35,652 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,470 of unknown material. The most are in Cincinnati Public Water System.
13% 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Hamilton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Water SystemHamilton County | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | 15% |
| Norwood City PWSHamilton County | 415 | 126 | 5,315 | 8.8% |
| Reading City PWSHamilton County | 259 | 0 | 960 | 7.2% |
| Wyoming City PWSHamilton County | 158 | 15 | 609 | 5.2% |
| Lockland Village PWSHamilton County | 132 | 6 | 923 | 10% |
| Indian Hill City PWSHamilton County | 8 | 44 | 6,212 | 0.5% |
| Harrison City PWSHamilton County | 3 | 5 | 2,714 | 0.2% |
| Addyston Village PWSHamilton County | 0 | 7 | 291 | 2.2% |
| Glendale Village PWSHamilton County | 4 | 0 | 708 | 0.4% |
| Cleves Village PWSHamilton County | 0 | 0 | 1,665 | 0% |
| Twin Rivers Water CorporationHamilton County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 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 Hamilton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hamilton County reported 35,652 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,470 of unknown material.
Which Hamilton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cincinnati Public Water System (34,717), Norwood City PWS (541), Reading City PWS (259).
How do I check my home in Hamilton 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.