Lead pipes in Hamilton County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Hamilton County, OH?
Water systems based in Hamilton County reported 35,652 lead service lines, 247 galvanized lines that need replacing and 19,442 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cincinnati has the most, with 34,717 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 Hamilton County
- Cincinnati: Free.
Every Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Cincinnati Public Water System | 34,673 | 44 | 45 | Free replacement |
| Norwood Norwood City PWS | 415 | 126 | 5,315 | Not confirmed |
| Reading Reading City PWS | 259 | 0 | 960 | Not confirmed |
| Wyoming Wyoming City PWS | 158 | 15 | 609 | Not confirmed |
| Lockland Village Lockland Village PWS | 132 | 6 | 923 | Not confirmed |
| Indian Hill Indian Hill City PWS | 8 | 44 | 6,212 | Not confirmed |
| Harrison Harrison City PWS | 3 | 5 | 2,714 | Not confirmed |
| Addyston Village Addyston Village PWS | 0 | 7 | 291 | Not confirmed |
| Glendale Village Glendale Village PWS | 4 | 0 | 708 | Not confirmed |
| Cleves Village Cleves Village PWS | 0 | 0 | 1,665 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Hamilton County, OH?
Water systems based in Hamilton County reported 35,652 lead service lines, 247 galvanized lines that need replacing and 19,442 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cincinnati has the most, with 34,717 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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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