Lead pipes in Clark County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Clark County, OH?
Water systems based in Clark County reported 426 lead service lines, 2,980 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21,209 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Springfield has the most, with 3,354 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 Clark County
- Springfield: 50% back, up to $1,500.
Every Clark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Springfield City PWS | 423 | 2,931 | 16,709 | Utility pays part |
| North Hampton Village North Hampton Village PWS | 2 | 33 | 204 | Not confirmed |
| Brookside Village MHP Brookside Village MHP PWS | 0 | 16 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Catawba Village Catawba Village PWS | 1 | 0 | 83 | Not confirmed |
| New Carlisle New Carlisle City PWS | 0 | 0 | 1,084 | Not confirmed |
| Clark County Park Layne Clark County Park Layne PWS | 0 | 0 | 1,362 | Not confirmed |
| Clark County Northridge Clark County Northridge PWS | 0 | 0 | 1,767 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Clark County, OH?
Water systems based in Clark County reported 426 lead service lines, 2,980 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21,209 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Springfield has the most, with 3,354 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Clark 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 Clark 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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