Virginia · population 80,301
Lead pipes in Lynchburg, VA
243 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lynchburg (population 80,301) gets its water from City of Lynchburg. That system reported 134 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,404, with 25,169 more of unknown material.
0.9% of City of Lynchburg's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 3.8%
Latest lead test for City of Lynchburg (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 City of Lynchburg.
Water systems serving Lynchburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LynchburgMain system | 134 | 109 | 25,169 | 0.9% |
| Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)Serves nearby areas | 5 | 0 | 4,468 | <0.1% |
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 Lynchburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lynchburg'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
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Questions
Does Lynchburg, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lynchburg, which serves Lynchburg, reported 134 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,169 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lynchburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lynchburg in City of Lynchburg's service area (PWSID VA5680200). Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lynchburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lynchburg'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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.