Lead pipes in Butler County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Butler County, OH?
Water systems based in Butler County reported 8,303 lead service lines, 337 galvanized lines that need replacing and 23,571 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Middletown has the most, with 4,401 lead and galvanized lines.
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 Butler County
- Middletown: Inventory map; program not yet announced.
- Hamilton: Grant-funded city replacements.
Every Butler 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 system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Middletown City PWS | 4,143 | 258 | 0 | Program not open yet |
| Hamilton Hamilton Public Water System | 4,156 | 11 | 7,230 | Replacing lines; ask about cost |
| Oxford Oxford City PWS | 4 | 66 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Monroe Monroe City PWS | 0 | 2 | 2,170 | Not confirmed |
| Trenton Trenton City PWS | 0 | 0 | 3,640 | Not confirmed |
| Southwest Regional Water District Southwest Regional Water District | 0 | 0 | 10,529 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Butler County, OH?
Water systems based in Butler County reported 8,303 lead service lines, 337 galvanized lines that need replacing and 23,571 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Middletown has the most, with 4,401 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Butler 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 2 Butler County utilities, 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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