Ohio · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, OH
11 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 237 lead and 222 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,235 of unknown material. The most are in City of Steubenville.
1.9% 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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SteubenvilleJefferson County | 208 | 155 | 9,744 | 3.4% |
| Toronto PWSJefferson County | 29 | 59 | 988 | 4.1% |
| Yorkville Village PWSJefferson County | 0 | 8 | 433 | 1.7% |
| Jefferson Co W and S District - MJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 624 | 0% |
| Jefferson Co W and S District- AJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 296 | 0% |
| Stratton PWSJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0% |
| Rayland Village PWSJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wintersville Village PWSJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mingo Junction PWSJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brilliant Water and SewerJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tiltonsville PWSJefferson 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 237 lead and 222 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,235 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Steubenville (363), Toronto PWS (88), Yorkville Village PWS (8).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.