Ohio · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hardin County, OH
6 community water systems serving Hardin County reported 1 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,114 of unknown material. The most are in Kenton City.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 39%
Water systems serving Hardin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton CityHardin County | 1 | 25 | 2,927 | 0.8% |
| Mt Victory Village PWSHardin County | 0 | 11 | 112 | 2.9% |
| Forest VillageHardin County | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0% |
| Alger Village PWSHardin County | 0 | 0 | 476 | 0% |
| Dunkirk Village PWSHardin County | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0% |
| Ada VillageHardin 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 Hardin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hardin County reported 1 lead and 36 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,114 of unknown material.
Which Hardin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kenton City (26), Mt Victory Village PWS (11).
How do I check my home in Hardin 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.