Lead Pipe Map

Virginia · population 6,739

Lead pipes in Galax, VA

31 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Galax (population 6,739) gets its water from City of Galax. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,160, with 2,478 more of unknown material.

1.0% of City of Galax's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
31Galvanized, replace
2,478Unknown material
651Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Galax (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Galax.

Water systems serving Galax

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of GalaxMain system0312,4781.0%
Carroll Regional Water SystemServes nearby areas0090%

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 Galax

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Galax's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Galax, VA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Galax, which serves Galax, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,478 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Galax?

EPA's service area maps place most of Galax in City of Galax's service area (PWSID VA1640243). Carroll Regional Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Galax home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Galax'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 Galax 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 Galax whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.