Ohio · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Portage County, OH
11 community water systems serving Portage County reported 1 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,867 of unknown material. The most are in Kent City PWS.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 9.4%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Portage County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City PWSPortage County | 1 | 62 | 2,449 | 0.9% |
| Garrettsville Village PWSPortage County | 0 | 5 | 276 | 0.5% |
| Aurora City - Cleveland PWSPortage County | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Ravenna City PWSPortage County | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0% |
| Mantua Mobile Home ParkPortage County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Streetsboro City PWSPortage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Portage County Water ResourcesPortage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Windham Village PWSPortage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aqua Ohio - BeechcrestPortage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hiram Village PWSPortage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Portage County WR - Mantua Village PWSPortage 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 Portage County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Portage County reported 1 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,867 of unknown material.
Which Portage County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kent City PWS (63), Garrettsville Village PWS (5), Aurora City - Cleveland PWS (1).
How do I check my home in Portage 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.