Virginia · population 7,795
Lead pipes in South Boston, VA
69 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Boston (population 7,795) gets its water from Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant. That system reported 1 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,462, with 4 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant.
Water systems serving South Boston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hcsa- Leigh Street PlantMain system | 1 | 68 | 4 | 1.5% |
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 South Boston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant'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
- Halifax69 lead + galv. lines
- Chatham874 unknown
- Danville121 lead + galv. lines
- Hurtno lead reported
- Altavista72 lead + galv. lines
- South Hill172 lead + galv. lines
- Lynchburg243 lead + galv. lines
- Martinsvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does South Boston, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant, which serves South Boston, reported 1 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Boston?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Boston in Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant's service area (PWSID VA5780600).
How do I check whether my South Boston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant'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 South Boston 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 Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.