Lead pipes in Summit County, Ohio
How many lead pipes are in Summit County, OH?
Water systems based in Summit County reported 3,016 lead service lines, 7,674 galvanized lines that need replacing and 18,669 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Akron has the most, with 9,072 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 Summit County
- Akron: City side done; check for private help.
Every Summit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Akron City PWS | 1,683 | 7,389 | 5,490 | Owner pays private side |
| Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls City PWS | 1,014 | 57 | 3,067 | Not confirmed |
| Hudson Hudson City PWS | 259 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Barberton City Barberton City | 0 | 170 | 8,894 | Not confirmed |
| Silver Lake Village Silver Lake Village PWS | 60 | 3 | 174 | Not confirmed |
| Lakemore Village Lakemore Village PWS | 0 | 35 | 1,006 | Not confirmed |
| Willow Rest Trailer Park Willow Rest Trailer Park | 0 | 20 | 38 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Summit County, OH?
Water systems based in Summit County reported 3,016 lead service lines, 7,674 galvanized lines that need replacing and 18,669 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Akron has the most, with 9,072 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Summit 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 Summit 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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