Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Allen County, Ohio

How many lead pipes are in Allen County, OH?

Water systems based in Allen County reported 4,652 lead service lines, 110 galvanized lines that need replacing and 23,413 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lima has the most, with 2,732 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines4,652
Galvanized (replace)110
Unknown material23,413
Water systems3
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Allen County
Lima2,732Delphos1,940Bluffton Village90

Free replacement program confirmed

Who pays in Ohio

Ohio has no state law that makes utilities pay for the private side, so each city sets its own policy. The results range widely: Cincinnati and Columbus replace for free, Cleveland covers the private side when it works on the public side, and Dayton leaves the cost to owners. Ohio EPA passes federal money to cities as principal forgiveness through its Water Supply Revolving Loan Account.

Confirmed programs in Allen County

Every Allen County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Lima
Lima City
2,7131923,367Free replacement
Delphos
Delphos City
1,938246Not confirmed
Bluffton Village
Bluffton Village
1890Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Allen County, OH?

Water systems based in Allen County reported 4,652 lead service lines, 110 galvanized lines that need replacing and 23,413 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lima has the most, with 2,732 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Allen County?

It depends on your water utility. Ohio has no state law that makes utilities pay for the private side, so each city sets its own policy. We have confirmed programs for 1 Allen County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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