Ohio · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ottawa County, OH
7 community water systems serving Ottawa County reported 65 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,804 of unknown material. The most are in Port Clinton City.
0.5% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Ottawa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Clinton CityOttawa County | 61 | 1 | 2,368 | 2.3% |
| Genoa VillageOttawa County | 0 | 9 | 436 | 0.7% |
| Oak Harbor VillageOttawa County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Put-In-Bay VillageOttawa County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.3% |
| Ottawa County Regional Water DistrictOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carroll Water and SewerOttawa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Elmore VillageOttawa 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 Ottawa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ottawa County reported 65 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,804 of unknown material.
Which Ottawa County water systems have the most lead lines?
Port Clinton City (62), Genoa Village (9), Oak Harbor Village (9).
How do I check my home in Ottawa 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.