Virginia · population 22,970
Lead pipes in Hopewell, VA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hopewell (population 22,970) gets its water from Virginia-American Water Co.. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,718, with 8,287 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Virginia-American Water Co.'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 85%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for Virginia-American Water Co. (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 Virginia-American Water Co..
Water systems serving Hopewell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia-American Water Co.Main system | 0 | 1 | 8,287 | <0.1% |
| Ft Gregg-Adams (Ft Lee)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.4% |
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 Hopewell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Virginia-American Water Co.'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
- Colonial Heights91 lead + galv. lines
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Ashland4 lead + galv. lines
- Courtlandno lead reported
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin3,508 unknown
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Questions
Does Hopewell, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Virginia-American Water Co., which serves Hopewell, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,287 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hopewell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hopewell in Virginia-American Water Co.'s service area (PWSID VA3670800). Ft Gregg-Adams (Ft Lee) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hopewell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Virginia-American Water Co.'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 Hopewell 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 Virginia-American Water Co. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.