Virginia · population 4,920
Lead pipes in South Hill, VA
172 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Hill (population 4,920) gets its water from Town of South Hill. That system reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,958, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Town of South Hill'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) 5.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Town of South Hill (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 South Hill.
Water systems serving South Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of South HillMain system | 0 | 172 | 0 | 5.8% |
| Town of La CrosseServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 228 | 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 South Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of South Hill'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
- Crewe164 lead + galv. lines
- Emporia10 lead + galv. lines
- South Boston69 lead + galv. lines
- Halifax69 lead + galv. lines
- Petersburg94 lead + galv. lines
- Colonial Heights91 lead + galv. lines
- Courtlandno lead reported
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does South Hill, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of South Hill, which serves South Hill, reported 0 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Hill in Town of South Hill's service area (PWSID VA5117800). Town of La Crosse also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of South Hill'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 Hill 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 South Hill whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.