Virginia · population 5,978
Lead pipes in Dumfries, VA
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dumfries (population 5,978) gets its water from Pwcsa - East. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 54,277, with 12,675 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Pwcsa - East'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for Pwcsa - East (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 Pwcsa - East.
Water systems serving Dumfries
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pwcsa - EastMain system | 0 | 6 | 12,675 | <0.1% |
| MCB Quantico - MainsideServes nearby areas | 0 | 7 | 52 | 0.5% |
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 Dumfries
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pwcsa - East'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
- Occoquan6 lead + galv. lines
- Manassasno lead reported
- Manassas Parkno lead reported
- Fairfax18 lead + galv. lines
- Fredericksburg2,144 unknown
- Alexandria787 lead + galv. lines
- Viennano lead reported
- Falls Church18 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dumfries, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Pwcsa - East, which serves Dumfries, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,675 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dumfries?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dumfries in Pwcsa - East's service area (PWSID VA6153600). MCB Quantico - Mainside also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dumfries home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pwcsa - East'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 Dumfries 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 Pwcsa - East whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.