Virginia · population 137,596
Lead pipes in Hampton, VA
3,160 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hampton (population 137,596) gets its water from City of Newport News. That system reported 0 lead and 3,160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 134,937, with 9,546 more of unknown material.
2.3% of City of Newport News's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for City of Newport News (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 Newport News.
Water systems serving Hampton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newport NewsMain system | 0 | 3,160 | 9,546 | 2.3% |
| Fort MonroeServes nearby areas | 0 | 8 | 47 | 3.6% |
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 Hampton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Newport News'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
- Poquoson3,160 lead + galv. lines
- Norfolk880 lead + galv. lines
- Portsmouth30 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia Beach17,317 unknown
- Chesapeake9 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Franklin3,508 unknown
- Kilmarnockno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hampton, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Newport News, which serves Hampton, reported 0 lead and 3,160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,546 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hampton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hampton in City of Newport News's service area (PWSID VA3700500). Fort Monroe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hampton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Newport News'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 Hampton 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 Newport News whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.