• Use an ANSI certified lead filter. Filters certified to the ANSI/NSF 53 standard for lead removal can be effective at reducing lead levels in water.
  • Regularly clean your faucet aerators. Over time, particles containing lead can build up on the inside of aerator screens. Cleaning aerators regularly will help eliminate this source of lead.
  • For pregnant persons, infants, and young children. Some populations such as pregnant persons, infants, and young children may be more at risk from the harmful effects of lead. These populations may consider taking extra precautions if their home is served by a lead or galvanized requiring replacement service line. These extra precautions may include having their drinking water analyzed for lead, using an alternative source of water (such as bottled water), or utilizing a filter certified to ANSI/NSF 53 standard for lead removal.
  • Replace lead containing plumbing fixtures. Many old faucets, valves, and other plumbing fixtures may contain lead. Identify if your building’s plumbing fixtures contain lead, and replace them when appropriate.
  • You may wish to have your child’s blood tested for lead. Your local county health department can be reached for additional assistance.

What Can You Do About Your Lead Service Line?

As your PWS, we are required to provide you with information on opportunities for replacing your lead line. Currently, we do not have any scheduled opportunities. Once available, you will be notified.

As your PWS, if you notify us that you are replacing your portion of a lead service line, we are required to replace our owned portion of that lead service line.

If you disagree that your home or building is served by a lead service line, please notify Scott Loper (loper@oakwoodohio.gov) or Doug Spitler (spitler@oakwoodohio.gov)

For More Information, Please Contact: Scott Loper (loper@oakwoodohio.gov) or Doug Spitler (spitler@oakwoodohio.gov), visit U.S. EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/lead, or visit Ohio EPA’s Learn About Lead website at https://epa.ohio.gov/monitor-pollution/pollution-issues/learn-about-lead. For information about other lead exposure, please visit the Ohio Department of Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning website at https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/childhood-lead-poisoning.

Please share this information with all the other people in this home or building, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.