Virginia · population 13,834
Lead pipes in Martinsville, VA
No lead lines reported
Most of Martinsville (population 13,834) gets its water from City of Martinsville, which reported 7,302 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Martinsville'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 Martinsville (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.2 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 Martinsville.
Water systems serving Martinsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MartinsvilleMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Upper Smith River Water SupplyServes 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 Martinsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Martinsville'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 Martinsville, VA have lead pipes?
City of Martinsville, which serves Martinsville, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Martinsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Martinsville in City of Martinsville's service area (PWSID VA5690400). Upper Smith River Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Martinsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Martinsville'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 Martinsville 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 Martinsville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.