Virginia · population 2,160
Lead pipes in Stephens, VA
No lead lines reported
Most of Stephens (population 2,160) gets its water from Town of Stephens City, which reported 1,225 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Stephens City'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%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Stephens City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Stephens City.
Water systems serving Stephens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Stephens CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Frederick WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 192 | 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 Stephens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Stephens City'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
- Middletown396 unknown
- Winchester192 unknown
- Strasburg32 unknown
- Edinburg59 lead + galv. lines
- Purcellville16 lead + galv. lines
- Luray1,520 lead + galv. lines
- Leesburg55 lead + galv. lines
- Haymarket11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Stephens, VA have lead pipes?
Town of Stephens City, which serves Stephens, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Stephens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Stephens in Town of Stephens City's service area (PWSID VA2069634). Frederick Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Stephens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Stephens City'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 Stephens 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 Stephens City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.