Virginia · population 159,102
Lead pipes in Alexandria, VA
787 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Alexandria (population 159,102) gets its water from City of Alexandria. That system reported 690 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,945, with 18,266 more of unknown material.
2.9% of City of Alexandria's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for City of Alexandria (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Alexandria.
Water systems serving Alexandria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AlexandriaMain system | 690 | 97 | 18,266 | 2.9% |
| Arlington CountyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Alexandria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Alexandria's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Falls Church18 lead + galv. lines
- Viennano lead reported
- Fairfax18 lead + galv. lines
- Occoquan6 lead + galv. lines
- Herndon18 lead + galv. lines
- Manassas Parkno lead reported
- Dumfries6 lead + galv. lines
- Manassasno lead reported
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Questions
Does Alexandria, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Alexandria, which serves Alexandria, reported 690 lead and 97 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,266 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Alexandria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alexandria in City of Alexandria's service area (PWSID VA6510010). Arlington County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alexandria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Alexandria's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Alexandria be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Alexandria whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.