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Lead in Dayton tap water

Lead was measured above the federal limit in Dayton. See the measured values, the EPA source, and what removes lead.

Supplier: DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMAbove guidelineScore 0/100

Lead in Dayton tap water

Lead was measured above the federal limit in Dayton.

Above guideline

The 90th-percentile tap result was 470.0 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).

The 90th-percentile tap result was 470.0 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).

This page focuses on lead in Dayton; the full city report covers every measured contaminant.

Treatment capabilities that apply

  • NSF/ANSI 53 lead-certified filters
  • Reverse osmosis
  • Lead service line replacement
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NSF/ANSI 53 lead-reduction filter (optional)

lead

Our pick: Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher, 10 Cup BPA Free Water Filtration

Recommended because There is no safe level of lead, and older home plumbing can add it at the tap.

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Sources

UCMR5 Analytical Results
UCMR5 Analytical Results — DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH5703512)
US EPA · 2026-01-15
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State SDWIS Compliance Record
Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile — DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (OH5703512)
US EPA SDWIS · 2026-07-09
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