Virginia · population 1,444
Lead pipes in Middletown, VA
396 lines still unidentified
Most of Middletown (population 1,444) gets its water from Town of Middletown. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 396 of 726 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Middletown'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 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Town of Middletown (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Town of Middletown.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MiddletownMain system | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0% |
| Frederick WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 192 | 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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Middletown'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
- Strasburg32 unknown
- Stephensno lead reported
- Winchester192 unknown
- Edinburg59 lead + galv. lines
- Luray1,520 lead + galv. lines
- Purcellville16 lead + galv. lines
- Haymarket11 lead + galv. lines
- Timberville842 unknown
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Questions
Does Middletown, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Middletown still lists 396 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Town of Middletown's service area (PWSID VA2069333). Frederick Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Middletown'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 Middletown 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 Town of Middletown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.