Ohio · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, OH
16 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 9,628 lead and 1,328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 43,923 of unknown material. The most are in Dayton Public Water System.
5.6% 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 4.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Public Water SystemMontgomery County | 8,588 | 937 | 0 | 15% |
| Montgomery County Water Services 2 PWSMontgomery County | 653 | 98 | 12,174 | 2.4% |
| Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWSMontgomery County | 370 | 156 | 16,665 | 1.1% |
| Miamisburg City PWSMontgomery County | 4 | 113 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Union City PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Oakwood City PWSMontgomery County | 9 | 3 | 2,989 | 0.3% |
| Trotwood City PWSMontgomery County | 3 | 8 | 54 | 0.4% |
| New Lebanon Village PWSMontgomery County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Huber Heights Public Water SystemMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 10,457 | 0% |
| West Carrollton City PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 1,582 | 0% |
| Phillipsburg Village PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Englewood City PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brookville Municipality PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Germantown City PWSMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jefferson Regional Water AuthorityMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oakwood Village MHPMontgomery 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 9,628 lead and 1,328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 43,923 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dayton Public Water System (9,525), Montgomery County Water Services 2 PWS (751), Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS (526).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.