Lead pipes in Stark County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Stark County, OH?
Water systems based in Stark County reported 1,664 lead service lines, 3,656 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21,654 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Canton has the most, with 2,453 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 Stark County
- Massillon (Aqua Ohio): No direct cost (license agreement).
Every Stark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Canton Public Water System | 0 | 2,453 | 4,220 | Not confirmed |
| Alliance Alliance City PWS | 1,664 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Massillon (Aqua Ohio) Aqua Ohio - Massillon PWS | 0 | 1,119 | 11,387 | Free, utility schedules |
| North Canton North Canton City PWS | 0 | 31 | 4,130 | Not confirmed |
| East Sparta Village East Sparta Village PWS | 0 | 24 | 218 | Not confirmed |
| Minerva Village Minerva Village PWS | 0 | 15 | 27 | Not confirmed |
| Brewster Village Brewster Village PWS | 0 | 7 | 111 | Not confirmed |
| Canal Fulton Canal Fulton City PWS | 0 | 4 | 776 | Not confirmed |
| Navarre Village Navarre Village PWS | 0 | 3 | 785 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Stark County, OH?
Water systems based in Stark County reported 1,664 lead service lines, 3,656 galvanized lines that need replacing and 21,654 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Canton has the most, with 2,453 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Stark 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 Stark 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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