Ohio · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, OH
13 community water systems serving Washington County reported 49 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,068 of unknown material. The most are in Belpre City PWS.
0.8% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belpre City PWSWashington County | 0 | 85 | 2,816 | 2.5% |
| Marietta City PWSWashington County | 49 | 31 | 4,741 | 1.5% |
| Matamoras VillageWashington County | 0 | 33 | 92 | 7.1% |
| Putnam Community Water Association PWSWashington County | 0 | 1 | 771 | 0.1% |
| Beverly Village PWSWashington County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Lowell Village PWSWashington County | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0% |
| Newport Water/Sewer District PWSWashington County | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0% |
| Highland Ridge W and S Association INCWashington County | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Little Hocking Water Association, INC.Washington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Warren Comm W and S Assn 2Washington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tri-County Rural W and S DistrictWashington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Reno Water and Sewer 1Washington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Reno Water and Sewer 2Washington 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 49 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,068 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Belpre City PWS (85), Marietta City PWS (80), Matamoras Village (33).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.