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Lead pipes in Lucas County, Ohio

How many lead pipes are in Lucas County, OH?

Water systems based in Lucas County reported 3,277 lead service lines, 6,647 galvanized lines that need replacing and 42,380 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Toledo has the most, with 9,427 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines3,277
Galvanized (replace)6,647
Unknown material42,380
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Lucas County
Toledo9,427Oregon City253Sylvania City96Maumee City79Waterville City69

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 Lucas County

Every Lucas 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 systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Toledo
City of Toledo
3,0536,37433,513Free for eligible owners
Oregon City
Oregon City
185682,879Not confirmed
Sylvania City
Sylvania City
3931Not confirmed
Maumee City
Maumee City
36434,071Not confirmed
Waterville City
Waterville City
0691,916Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Lucas County, OH?

Water systems based in Lucas County reported 3,277 lead service lines, 6,647 galvanized lines that need replacing and 42,380 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Toledo has the most, with 9,427 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Lucas 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 Lucas 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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