Virginia · population 5,087
Lead pipes in Big Stone Gap, VA
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Big Stone Gap (population 5,087) gets its water from Town of Big Stone Gap. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,506, with 2,375 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Town of Big Stone Gap'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for Town of Big Stone Gap (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5 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 Town of Big Stone Gap.
Water systems serving Big Stone Gap
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Big Stone GapMain system | 0 | 14 | 2,375 | 0.3% |
| Town of AppalachiaServes 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 Big Stone Gap
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Big Stone Gap'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
- Appalachiano lead reported
- Norton2,254 unknown
- Wiseno lead reported
- Pennington Gap1,246 unknown
- Coeburn5 lead + galv. lines
- Gate1 lead + galv. lines
- Weber517 lead + galv. lines
- Clintwoodno lead reported
Check another water system
Questions
Does Big Stone Gap, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Big Stone Gap, which serves Big Stone Gap, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,375 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Big Stone Gap?
EPA's service area maps place most of Big Stone Gap in Town of Big Stone Gap's service area (PWSID VA1195100). Town of Appalachia also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Big Stone Gap home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Big Stone Gap'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 Big Stone Gap 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 Town of Big Stone Gap whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.