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Lead pipes in Seneca County, Ohio

How many lead pipes are in Seneca County, OH?

Water systems based in Seneca County reported 3,714 lead service lines, 172 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4,967 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Tiffin (Aqua Ohio) has the most, with 2,164 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines3,714
Galvanized (replace)172
Unknown material4,967
Water systems4
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Seneca County
Tiffin (Aqua Ohio)2,164Fostoria1,688Attica Village22Republic Village12

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 Seneca County

Every Seneca 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
Tiffin (Aqua Ohio)
Aqua Ohio - Tiffin
2,0121524,065Free, utility schedules
Fostoria
Fostoria City
1,6844142Not confirmed
Attica Village
Attica Village
184551Not confirmed
Republic Village
Republic Village
012209Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Seneca County, OH?

Water systems based in Seneca County reported 3,714 lead service lines, 172 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4,967 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Tiffin (Aqua Ohio) has the most, with 2,164 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Seneca 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 Seneca 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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