Virginia · population 1,773
Lead pipes in Saltville, VA
5 lines still unidentified
Most of Saltville (population 1,773) gets its water from Town of Saltville. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5 of 991 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Saltville'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 0.5%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Town of Saltville (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Town of Saltville.
Water systems serving Saltville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SaltvilleMain system | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Watsons Gap Water SystemServes 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 Saltville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Saltville'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
- Glade Spring135 lead + galv. lines
- Chilhowieno lead reported
- Cedar Bluffno lead reported
- Richlandsno lead reported
- Honaker929 unknown
- Abingdon135 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanonno lead reported
- Tazewell42 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saltville, VA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Saltville still lists 5 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saltville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saltville in Town of Saltville's service area (PWSID VA1173723). Watsons Gap Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saltville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Saltville'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 Saltville 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 Saltville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.