Ohio · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lake County, OH
5 community water systems serving Lake County reported 0 lead and 160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,296 of unknown material. The most are in Painesville City PWS.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Lake County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville City PWSLake County | 0 | 160 | 334 | 1.4% |
| Lake County West Water SubdistrictLake County | 0 | 0 | 22,557 | 0% |
| Lake County East Water SubdistrictLake County | 0 | 0 | 4,250 | 0% |
| Fairport Harbor Village PWSLake County | 0 | 0 | 1,155 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - MentorLake 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 Lake County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lake County reported 0 lead and 160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,296 of unknown material.
Which Lake County water systems have the most lead lines?
Painesville City PWS (160).
How do I check my home in Lake 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.