Ohio · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Richland County, OH
14 community water systems serving Richland County reported 681 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,093 of unknown material. The most are in Shelby City.
2.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Richland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby CityRichland County | 676 | 146 | 635 | 21% |
| Bellville VillageRichland County | 0 | 7 | 1,065 | 0.6% |
| Plymouth VillageRichland County | 5 | 2 | 647 | 0.9% |
| Ontario CityRichland County | 0 | 1 | 126 | <0.1% |
| Mansfield CityRichland County | 0 | 0 | 12,676 | 0% |
| Lexington VillageRichland County | 0 | 0 | 1,371 | 0% |
| Butler VillageRichland County | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0% |
| Lucas VillageRichland County | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0% |
| Shiloh VillageRichland County | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Hillside MHPRichland County | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Heatherwood Community Water Assoc PWSRichland County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Lexview AllotmentRichland County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Madison Water DistrictRichland County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastview Community Water AssociationRichland 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 Richland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Richland County reported 681 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,093 of unknown material.
Which Richland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Shelby City (822), Bellville Village (7), Plymouth Village (7).
How do I check my home in Richland 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.