Virginia · population 4,971
Lead pipes in Rocky Mount, VA
277 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rocky Mount (population 4,971) gets its water from Town of Rocky Mount. That system reported 0 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,062, with 0 more of unknown material.
9.0% of Town of Rocky Mount's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Town of Rocky Mount (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.5 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 Town of Rocky Mount.
Water systems serving Rocky Mount
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rocky MountMain system | 0 | 277 | 0 | 9.0% |
| Western Virginia Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <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 Rocky Mount
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Rocky Mount'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
- Vinton1 lead + galv. lines
- Roanoke1 lead + galv. lines
- Salem1,900 unknown
- Martinsvilleno lead reported
- Chatham874 unknown
- Bedford5 lead + galv. lines
- Hurtno lead reported
- Blacksburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rocky Mount, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Rocky Mount, which serves Rocky Mount, reported 0 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rocky Mount?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rocky Mount in Town of Rocky Mount's service area (PWSID VA5067840). Western Virginia Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rocky Mount home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Rocky Mount'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 Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.