Lead pipes in Montgomery County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Montgomery County, OH?
Water systems based in Montgomery County reported 9,628 lead service lines, 1,328 galvanized lines that need replacing and 43,921 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Dayton has the most, with 9,525 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 Montgomery County
- Dayton: Owner pays; city coordinates.
Every Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Dayton Public Water System | 8,588 | 937 | 0 | Owner pays private side |
| Montgomery County System 2 Montgomery County Water Services 2 PWS | 653 | 98 | 12,174 | Not confirmed |
| Montgomery County System 1 Montgomery County Water Services 1 PWS | 370 | 156 | 16,665 | Not confirmed |
| Miamisburg Miamisburg City PWS | 4 | 113 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Union Union City PWS | 0 | 13 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Oakwood Oakwood City PWS | 9 | 3 | 2,989 | Not confirmed |
| Trotwood Trotwood City PWS | 3 | 8 | 54 | Not confirmed |
| New Lebanon Village New Lebanon Village PWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Huber Heights Huber Heights Public Water System | 0 | 0 | 10,457 | Not confirmed |
| West Carrollton West Carrollton City PWS | 0 | 0 | 1,582 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Montgomery County, OH?
Water systems based in Montgomery County reported 9,628 lead service lines, 1,328 galvanized lines that need replacing and 43,921 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Dayton has the most, with 9,525 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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