Lead Pipe Map

Virginia · population 4,871

Lead pipes in Bluefield, VA

319 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bluefield (population 4,871) gets its water from Town of Bluefield. That system reported 0 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,532, with 1,460 more of unknown material.

13% of Town of Bluefield's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
319Galvanized, replace
1,460Unknown material
753Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Bluefield (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Town of Bluefield.

Water systems serving Bluefield

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of BluefieldMain system03191,46013%
Bluefield ValleyServes nearby areas10960.5%

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 Bluefield

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Bluefield's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Bluefield 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 Bluefield, VA have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Bluefield, which serves Bluefield, reported 0 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,460 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bluefield?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bluefield in Town of Bluefield's service area (PWSID VA1185061). Bluefield Valley also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Town of Bluefield'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 Bluefield 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 Bluefield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.