Virginia · population 5,402
Lead pipes in Emporia, VA
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Emporia (population 5,402) gets its water from City of Emporia. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,523, with 1,936 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Emporia'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for City of Emporia (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Emporia.
Water systems serving Emporia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EmporiaMain system | 0 | 10 | 1,936 | 0.3% |
| Gcwsa - JarrattServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Emporia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Emporia'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
- Courtlandno lead reported
- South Hill172 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin3,508 unknown
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Colonial Heights91 lead + galv. lines
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Crewe164 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Emporia, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Emporia, which serves Emporia, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,936 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Emporia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Emporia in City of Emporia's service area (PWSID VA3595250). Gcwsa - Jarratt also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Emporia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Emporia'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 Emporia 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 Emporia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.