About 60% of housing units in Cincinnati, OH (96,169 of 159,732) were built before 1960, the era of galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drains.
The median owner-occupied home in Cincinnati, OH was built in 1951 (Census ACS 5-year), reflecting aging plumbing infrastructure across historic neighborhoods.
About 88% of housing units in Cincinnati, OH (140,200 of 159,732) were built before 1980, the period when asbestos-containing materials and lead paint were still in use.
About 12% of housing units in Cincinnati, OH (19,121 of 159,732) were built in the 1960s, overlapping the years aluminium branch wiring was installed.
About 16% of housing units in Cincinnati, OH (24,910 of 159,732) were built in the 1970s and 1980s, overlapping the years polybutylene supply piping was commonly installed.
In public discussions, residents observe that as for the cleanup, most plumbing companies can address the drain issue itself, but extensive sewage cleanup and drying are usually handled by a certified restoration specialist.
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