Ohio · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stark County, OH
15 community water systems serving Stark County reported 1,664 lead and 3,656 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,325 of unknown material. The most are in Canton Public Water System.
4.6% 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.1%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Stark County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public Water SystemStark County | 0 | 2,453 | 4,220 | 5.7% |
| Alliance City PWSStark County | 1,664 | 0 | 0 | 17% |
| Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWSStark County | 0 | 1,119 | 11,387 | 2.8% |
| North Canton City PWSStark County | 0 | 31 | 4,130 | 0.3% |
| East Sparta Village PWSStark County | 0 | 24 | 218 | 7.1% |
| Minerva Village PWSStark County | 0 | 15 | 27 | 1.0% |
| Brewster Village PWSStark County | 0 | 7 | 111 | 0.9% |
| Canal Fulton City PWSStark County | 0 | 4 | 776 | 0.2% |
| Navarre Village PWSStark County | 0 | 3 | 785 | 0.4% |
| Beach City Village PWSStark County | 0 | 0 | 506 | 0% |
| Forty Corners Mobile VillageStark County | 0 | 0 | 119 | 0% |
| Louisville City PWSStark County | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Stark County Water DistrictStark County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Canton Village PWSStark County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Magnolia Village PWSStark 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 Stark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stark County reported 1,664 lead and 3,656 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,325 of unknown material.
Which Stark County water systems have the most lead lines?
Canton Public Water System (2,453), Alliance City PWS (1,664), Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS (1,119).
How do I check my home in Stark 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.