Virginia · population 2,019
Lead pipes in Gate, VA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gate (population 2,019) gets its water from Town of Gate City. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,226, with 892 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Gate City'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 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Town of Gate City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.2 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 Town of Gate City.
Water systems serving Gate
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Gate CityMain system | 0 | 1 | 892 | <0.1% |
| Scpsa-ManvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Gate
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Gate City'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
- Weber517 lead + galv. lines
- Big Stone Gap14 lead + galv. lines
- Norton2,254 unknown
- Coeburn5 lead + galv. lines
- Appalachiano lead reported
- Wiseno lead reported
- Bristol135 lead + galv. lines
- Pennington Gap1,246 unknown
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Questions
Does Gate, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Gate City, which serves Gate, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 892 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gate?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gate in Town of Gate City's service area (PWSID VA1169405). Scpsa-Manville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gate home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Gate City'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 Gate 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 Town of Gate City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.