Lead pipes in Lorain County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Lorain County, OH?
Water systems based in Lorain County reported 554 lead service lines, 557 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,366 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elyria has the most, with 841 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.
Every Lorain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria Elyria Water Department | 403 | 438 | 4,118 | Not confirmed |
| Wellington Village Wellington Village PWS | 137 | 26 | 100 | Not confirmed |
| Oberlin Oberlin Water Department | 1 | 51 | 542 | Not confirmed |
| Amherst Amherst City PWS | 9 | 25 | 1,282 | Not confirmed |
| Avon Lake Avon Lake City PWS | 0 | 8 | 2,113 | Not confirmed |
| North Ridgeville North Ridgeville City PWS | 0 | 7 | 6,201 | Not confirmed |
| Sheffield Lake Sheffield Lake City PWS | 4 | 1 | 1,942 | Not confirmed |
| Grafton Village Grafton Village PWS | 0 | 1 | 909 | Not confirmed |
| Lorain Lorain City PWS | 0 | 0 | 8,159 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Lorain County, OH?
Water systems based in Lorain County reported 554 lead service lines, 557 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,366 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elyria has the most, with 841 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Lorain 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
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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