Virginia · population 4,038
Lead pipes in Colonial Beach, VA
24 lines still unidentified
Most of Colonial Beach (population 4,038) gets its water from Va American Darl Subdivision. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 24 of 24 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Va American Darl Subdivision'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Va American Darl Subdivision (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Va American Darl Subdivision.
Water systems serving Colonial Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va American Darl SubdivisionMain system | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Town of Colonial BeachServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,642 | 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 Colonial Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Va American Darl Subdivision'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
- Tappahannockno lead reported
- Fredericksburg2,144 unknown
- Dumfries6 lead + galv. lines
- Occoquan6 lead + galv. lines
- Alexandria787 lead + galv. lines
- Manassas Parkno lead reported
- Manassasno lead reported
- Ashland4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Colonial Beach, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Va American Darl Subdivision still lists 24 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Colonial Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Colonial Beach in Va American Darl Subdivision's service area (PWSID VA4193320). Town of Colonial Beach also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Colonial Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Va American Darl Subdivision'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 Colonial Beach 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 Va American Darl Subdivision whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.