Virginia · population 1,195
Lead pipes in Chatham, VA
874 lines still unidentified
Most of Chatham (population 1,195) gets its water from Town of Chatham. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 874 of 1,114 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Chatham'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%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Town of Chatham (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Town of Chatham.
Water systems serving Chatham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ChathamMain system | 0 | 0 | 874 | 0% |
| Tightsqueeze Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 52 | 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 Chatham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Chatham'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
- Danville121 lead + galv. lines
- Hurtno lead reported
- Altavista72 lead + galv. lines
- Halifax69 lead + galv. lines
- Martinsvilleno lead reported
- South Boston69 lead + galv. lines
- Rocky Mount277 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chatham, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Chatham still lists 874 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chatham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chatham in Town of Chatham's service area (PWSID VA5143114). Tightsqueeze Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chatham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Chatham'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 Chatham 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 Chatham whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.