Virginia · population 41,993
Lead pipes in Danville, VA
121 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Danville (population 41,993) gets its water from City of Danville. That system reported 121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,201, with 18,327 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Danville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for City of Danville (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 City of Danville.
Water systems serving Danville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DanvilleMain system | 121 | 0 | 18,327 | 0.6% |
| Mount Cross RoadServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 72 | 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 Danville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Danville'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
- Chatham874 unknown
- Martinsvilleno lead reported
- South Boston69 lead + galv. lines
- Halifax69 lead + galv. lines
- Hurtno lead reported
- Altavista72 lead + galv. lines
- Rocky Mount277 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Danville, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Danville, which serves Danville, reported 121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,327 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Danville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Danville in City of Danville's service area (PWSID VA5590100). Mount Cross Road also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Danville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Danville'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 Danville 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 Danville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.