Ohio · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mercer County, OH
6 community water systems serving Mercer County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34 of unknown material. The most are in Ft Recovery Village.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Mercer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Recovery VillageMercer County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Chickasaw VillageMercer County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Rockford VillageMercer County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| City of CelinaMercer County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coldwater VillageMercer County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St Henry VillageMercer 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Mercer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mercer County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34 of unknown material.
Which Mercer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ft Recovery Village (9).
How do I check my home in Mercer 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.