Lead in Ohio Well Water

In Ohio, lead levels average 1.724 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 5.584 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 7.0% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 47,600 wells.

Testing for lead in Ohio typically costs around $31. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $1,808.

The risk level for lead in Ohio is rated as low. The state average of 1.724 ppb is 72.2% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.