Virginia · population 7,802
Lead pipes in Lexington, VA
No lead lines reported
Most of Lexington (population 7,802) gets its water from City of Lexington, which reported 2,786 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Lexington'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Lexington (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Lexington.
Water systems serving Lexington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LexingtonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| N. Lexington-Fairfield-Raphine [rcpsa]Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Lexington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lexington'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
- Buena Vista2,210 unknown
- Glasgowno lead reported
- Clifton Forge18 lead + galv. lines
- Covington3,424 unknown
- Lynchburg243 lead + galv. lines
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
- Stauntonno lead reported
- Waynesboro40 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lexington, VA have lead pipes?
City of Lexington, which serves Lexington, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Lexington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lexington in City of Lexington's service area (PWSID VA2678375). N. Lexington-Fairfield-Raphine [rcpsa] also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lexington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lexington'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 Lexington 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 Lexington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.