Virginia · population 18,674
Lead pipes in Colonial Heights, VA
91 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Colonial Heights (population 18,674) gets its water from City of Colonial Heights. That system reported 0 lead and 91 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,532, with 5,712 more of unknown material.
1.2% of City of Colonial Heights's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 23%
Latest lead test for City of Colonial Heights (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 City of Colonial Heights.
Water systems serving Colonial Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colonial HeightsMain system | 0 | 91 | 5,712 | 1.2% |
| Puddledock RoadServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 150 | <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 Colonial Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Colonial Heights'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
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Ashland4 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- Crewe164 lead + galv. lines
- Courtlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Colonial Heights, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Colonial Heights, which serves Colonial Heights, reported 0 lead and 91 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,712 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Colonial Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Colonial Heights in City of Colonial Heights's service area (PWSID VA3570150). Puddledock Road also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Colonial Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Colonial Heights'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 Heights 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 City of Colonial Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.