Virginia · population 8,373
Lead pipes in Franklin, VA
3,508 lines still unidentified
Most of Franklin (population 8,373) gets its water from City of Franklin. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,508 of 3,508 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Franklin'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%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Franklin (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4 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 City of Franklin.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FranklinMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,508 | 0% |
| EdgehillServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 92 | 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Franklin'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
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- Portsmouth30 lead + galv. lines
- Chesapeake9 lead + galv. lines
- Norfolk880 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Hampton3,160 lead + galv. lines
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Franklin still lists 3,508 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in City of Franklin's service area (PWSID VA3620350). Edgehill also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Franklin'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 Franklin 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 Franklin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.