The City of Elyria will begin mailing annual EPA-required water service line notifications to certain water customers on November 10, 2026.
These notices are part of a nationwide EPA requirement and are sent annually by water systems across the country. They are intended for customers whose water service lines are identified as containing lead, certain galvanized materials, or whose materials have not yet been confirmed. Receiving a notice does not necessarily mean lead has been detected in a customer’s drinking water.
Recent testing shows Elyria’s water system remains below EPA action levels for lead and copper. The City regularly tests its water and uses treatment methods to help prevent lead from entering drinking water.
The City is also working to replace aging service lines. In 2025, Elyria secured $10 million in grant and zero-interest loan funding to support replacement of lead and galvanized service lines, with projects planned through 2028. Additional funding is being pursued.
Customers who receive a letter are encouraged to review it for information about their service line, recommendations for reducing potential lead exposure, and possible financial assistance for replacement.
Questions?
Water quality and testing: Scott Naelitz, Water Pumping Superintendent — (440) 324-7669, ext. 6201
Service line materials and identification: Steve Canfield, Water Distribution — (440) 326-1400, ext. 3705
Additional information about lead in drinking water is available at www.epa.gov/lead.