Ohio · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Medina County, OH
7 community water systems serving Medina County reported 315 lead and 293 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,528 of unknown material. The most are in Wadsworth City PWS.
1.5% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 6.4%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Medina County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth City PWSMedina County | 311 | 243 | 1,789 | 5.9% |
| Lodi Village PWSMedina County | 4 | 32 | 576 | 3.2% |
| Medina City PWSMedina County | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0.2% |
| Village of SpencerMedina County | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0% |
| Medina Co/Northwest PWSMedina County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Medina Co/Southern Water Dist PWSMedina County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seville Village PWSMedina 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 Medina County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Medina County reported 315 lead and 293 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,528 of unknown material.
Which Medina County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wadsworth City PWS (554), Lodi Village PWS (36), Medina City PWS (18).
How do I check my home in Medina 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.