Ohio · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Perry County, OH
10 community water systems serving Perry County reported 3 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,877 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Somerset.
0.7% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Perry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of SomersetPerry County | 0 | 70 | 559 | 11% |
| Roberts Trailer ParkPerry County | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11% |
| New LexingtonPerry County | 3 | 0 | 3,402 | <0.1% |
| CrooksvillePerry County | 0 | 0 | 1,149 | 0% |
| Northern Perry Co.Water #1Perry County | 0 | 0 | 741 | 0% |
| Junction CityPerry County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Southern Perry Co-CongoPerry County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Old Straitsville Water AssociationPerry County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Portersville East Branch Water Co.Perry County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northern Perry Co.Water #2Perry County | 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 Perry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Perry County reported 3 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,877 of unknown material.
Which Perry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Somerset (70), Roberts Trailer Park (4), New Lexington (3).
How do I check my home in Perry 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.