Ohio · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lorain County, OH
16 community water systems serving Lorain County reported 554 lead and 557 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,057 of unknown material. The most are in Elyria Water Department.
0.9% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Lorain County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria Water DepartmentLorain County | 403 | 438 | 4,118 | 4.2% |
| Wellington Village PWSLorain County | 137 | 26 | 100 | 8.2% |
| Oberlin Water DepartmentLorain County | 1 | 51 | 542 | 2.3% |
| Amherst City PWSLorain County | 9 | 25 | 1,282 | 0.5% |
| Avon Lake City PWSLorain County | 0 | 8 | 2,113 | <0.1% |
| North Ridgeville City PWSLorain County | 0 | 7 | 6,201 | <0.1% |
| Sheffield Lake City PWSLorain County | 4 | 1 | 1,942 | 0.2% |
| Grafton Village PWSLorain County | 0 | 1 | 909 | <0.1% |
| Lorain City PWSLorain County | 0 | 0 | 8,159 | 0% |
| Lagrange Village PWSLorain County | 0 | 0 | 457 | 0% |
| Pine Ridge MHPLorain County | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0% |
| Rural Lorain Co. Water ALorain County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Avon City PWSLorain County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sheffield Village PWSLorain County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Amherst Village PWSLorain County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pheasant Run Association PWSLorain 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 Lorain County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lorain County reported 554 lead and 557 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,057 of unknown material.
Which Lorain County water systems have the most lead lines?
Elyria Water Department (841), Wellington Village PWS (163), Oberlin Water Department (52).
How do I check my home in Lorain 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.