Ohio · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wayne County, OH
14 community water systems serving Wayne County reported 6 lead and 332 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,445 of unknown material. The most are in Orrville City PWS.
1.6% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Wayne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville City PWSWayne County | 0 | 284 | 151 | 9.2% |
| Rittman City PWSWayne County | 5 | 28 | 1,000 | 1.3% |
| West Salem Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 10 | 88 | 1.5% |
| Smithville Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 6 | 422 | 1.2% |
| Fredericksburg Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 2 | 167 | 0.9% |
| Doylestown Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 1 | 991 | <0.1% |
| Creston VillageWayne County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Christian Childrens HomeWayne County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
| Shreve Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 0 | 585 | 0% |
| Sundial Mobile Home ParkWayne County | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Wayne County Care CenterWayne County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Wooster City PWSWayne County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dalton Village PWSWayne County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Apple Creek Village PWSWayne 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 Wayne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wayne County reported 6 lead and 332 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,445 of unknown material.
Which Wayne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Orrville City PWS (284), Rittman City PWS (33), West Salem Village PWS (10).
How do I check my home in Wayne 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.