Virginia · population 2,248
Lead pipes in Crewe, VA
164 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crewe (population 2,248) gets its water from Town of Crewe. That system reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,242, with 0 more of unknown material.
13% of Town of Crewe's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 13%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Town of Crewe (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.6 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 Crewe.
Water systems serving Crewe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of CreweMain system | 0 | 164 | 0 | 13% |
| Town of BurkevilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 312 | 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 Crewe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Crewe'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
- South Hill172 lead + galv. lines
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Colonial Heights91 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- Halifax69 lead + galv. lines
- South Boston69 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Crewe, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Crewe, which serves Crewe, reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crewe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crewe in Town of Crewe's service area (PWSID VA5135160). Town of Burkeville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crewe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Crewe'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 Crewe 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 Crewe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.