Ohio · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Miami County, OH
9 community water systems serving Miami County reported 603 lead and 916 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,483 of unknown material. The most are in Piqua City PWS.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Miami County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua City PWSMiami County | 600 | 69 | 7,809 | 7.0% |
| Troy City PWSMiami County | 3 | 458 | 1,560 | 3.8% |
| NawaMiami County | 0 | 241 | 454 | 2.3% |
| West Milton Village PWSMiami County | 0 | 142 | 860 | 6.6% |
| Covington Village PWSMiami County | 0 | 6 | 1,162 | 0.5% |
| Miami Co-Camp Troy PWSMiami County | 0 | 0 | 401 | 0% |
| Miami Co-Deer Cliff Run PWSMiami County | 0 | 0 | 212 | 0% |
| Miami Co-N25a ExtensionMiami County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Pleasant Hill Village PWSMiami 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 Miami County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Miami County reported 603 lead and 916 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,483 of unknown material.
Which Miami County water systems have the most lead lines?
Piqua City PWS (669), Troy City PWS (461), Nawa (241).
How do I check my home in Miami 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.