Virginia · population 34,058
Lead pipes in Petersburg, VA
94 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Petersburg (population 34,058) gets its water from City of Petersburg. That system reported 32 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,773, with 12,684 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Petersburg's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for City of Petersburg (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 Petersburg.
Water systems serving Petersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PetersburgMain system | 32 | 62 | 12,684 | 0.6% |
| Wildwood FarmsServes 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 Petersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Petersburg'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
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Courtlandno lead reported
- Ashland4 lead + galv. lines
- Crewe164 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Petersburg, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Petersburg, which serves Petersburg, reported 32 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,684 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Petersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Petersburg in City of Petersburg's service area (PWSID VA3730750). Wildwood Farms also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Petersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Petersburg'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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.