Lead Pipe Map

Virginia · population 7,823

Lead pipes in Bedford, VA

5 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bedford (population 7,823) gets its water from Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa). That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,143, with 4,468 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

5Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,468Unknown material
9,670Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa) (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.6 ppb 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa).

Water systems serving Bedford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)Main system504,468<0.1%

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 Bedford

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa) details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Bedford, VA have lead pipes?

Yes. Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa), which serves Bedford, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,468 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bedford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bedford in Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)'s service area (PWSID VA5019052).

How do I check whether my Bedford home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)'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 Bedford 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.