Virginia · population 7,910
Lead pipes in Ashland, VA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ashland (population 7,910) gets its water from Hanover Suburban Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,251, with 6,781 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Hanover Suburban Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Hanover Suburban Water System (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 Hanover Suburban Water System.
Water systems serving Ashland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Suburban Water SystemMain system | 0 | 4 | 6,781 | <0.1% |
| Oak Hill EstatesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Ashland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hanover Suburban Water System'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
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Colonial Heights91 lead + galv. lines
- Tappahannockno lead reported
- Fredericksburg2,144 unknown
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Colonial Beach24 unknown
- Orange1,742 unknown
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Questions
Does Ashland, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Hanover Suburban Water System, which serves Ashland, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,781 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ashland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ashland in Hanover Suburban Water System's service area (PWSID VA4085398). Oak Hill Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ashland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hanover Suburban Water System'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 Ashland 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 Hanover Suburban Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.