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Is there lead in Columbus's tap water?

8.9PPBLead in Columbus Utilities's water at the latest test, from June to September 2025

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Columbus

3 public water companies list Columbus as a place they supply. The biggest is Columbus Utilities, with about 5,173 people. The highest latest result among Columbus's water companies is 8.9 parts per billion, at Columbus Utilities. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure.

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