KENT CITY PWS Lead Service Line Inventory

About This Water System

Kent City Public Water System serves approximately 29,662 people in Ohio. The system draws its water from groundwater sources.

Lead Service Line Inventory Status

As of now, KENT CITY PWS has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not yet published a count of how many homes may be served by lead service lines—pipes that can leach lead into drinking water, especially in homes with corrosive water or after water main work.

This does not mean your home is safe or unsafe. It means the information is still being gathered.

What You Should Know

Lead service lines pose a real health risk, particularly for young children and pregnant people. If lead leaches into your drinking water, boiling it does not remove lead—only flushing the line or using a filter rated for lead removal helps.

The federal government now requires all water systems to:

• Identify which homes have lead service lines
• Tell residents what they found
• Develop a plan to remove lead lines over time

Your water system is part of this national effort. The timeline for completing inventories varies by utility size and state requirements.

What to Do Now

Even without a full inventory, you can take steps to protect yourself:

1. Request your water system's status. Call or email KENT CITY PWS and ask: - Do you know if my address has a lead service line? - When will your lead service line inventory be public? - Do you have interim water quality data or lead testing results for my area?

2. Get your water tested. A simple test can tell you if lead is present in your water right now. Your local health department or an EPA-certified lab can help.

3. Use a filter if needed. If testing shows lead in your water, NSF-certified filters marked "lead reduction" work. Replace them per instructions.

4. Flush your tap. If water sits in pipes overnight, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking.

For health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC.

Next Steps for Residents

• Contact KENT CITY PWS directly and ask for their lead service line inventory timeline and any available test data.
• Request a free or low-cost water test through your local health department.
• If lead is detected in your water, use an NSF-certified lead-reduction filter until the line can be replaced.
• Keep an eye on your utility's website for when the full inventory becomes public.

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