Lead pipes in Franklin County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Franklin County, OH?
Water systems based in Franklin County reported 25,244 lead service lines, 8,630 galvanized lines that need replacing and 80,845 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Columbus has the most, with 33,248 lead and galvanized lines.
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 Franklin County
- Columbus: Free.
Every Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Columbus Public Water System | 25,155 | 8,093 | 65,266 | Free replacement |
| Bexley Bexley City PWS | 89 | 278 | 2,679 | Not confirmed |
| Westerville Westerville City PWS | 0 | 238 | 1,024 | Not confirmed |
| Oak Hills Mobile Home Park Oak Hills Mobile Home Park | 0 | 17 | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Groveport Groveport PWS | 0 | 4 | 895 | Not confirmed |
| Blacklick Aqua Ohio - Blacklick | 0 | 0 | 1,873 | Not confirmed |
| Sanitary District #4 Sanitary District #4 | 0 | 0 | 3,427 | Not confirmed |
| Gahanna Gahanna City PWS | 0 | 0 | 2,120 | Not confirmed |
| Reynoldsburg Reynoldsburg City PWS | 0 | 0 | 3,557 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Franklin County, OH?
Water systems based in Franklin County reported 25,244 lead service lines, 8,630 galvanized lines that need replacing and 80,845 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Columbus has the most, with 33,248 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Franklin 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 Franklin 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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