Ohio · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Summit County, OH
12 community water systems serving Summit County reported 3,016 lead and 7,674 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,720 of unknown material. The most are in Akron City PWS.
7.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Ohio average (8.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Summit County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron City PWSSummit County | 1,683 | 7,389 | 5,490 | 10% |
| Cuyahoga Falls City PWSSummit County | 1,014 | 57 | 3,067 | 6.2% |
| Hudson City PWSSummit County | 259 | 0 | 0 | 8.4% |
| Barberton CitySummit County | 0 | 170 | 8,894 | 1.3% |
| Silver Lake Village PWSSummit County | 60 | 3 | 174 | 5.8% |
| Lakemore Village PWSSummit County | 0 | 35 | 1,006 | 2.1% |
| Willow Rest Trailer ParkSummit County | 0 | 20 | 38 | 14% |
| Mayfield Mobile Home ParkSummit County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Western Reserve VillageSummit County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Stow Public Water SystemSummit County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tallmadge City PWSSummit County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Munroe Falls City PWSSummit 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 Summit County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Summit County reported 3,016 lead and 7,674 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,720 of unknown material.
Which Summit County water systems have the most lead lines?
Akron City PWS (9,072), Cuyahoga Falls City PWS (1,071), Hudson City PWS (259).
How do I check my home in Summit 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.