Virginia · population 2,199
Lead pipes in Tappahannock, VA
No lead lines reported
Most of Tappahannock (population 2,199) gets its water from Town of Tappahannock, which reported 1,327 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Tappahannock'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 Tappahannock (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.3 ppb 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 Tappahannock.
Water systems serving Tappahannock
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of TappahannockMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Colemans IslandServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Tappahannock
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Tappahannock'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
- Colonial Beach24 unknown
- Kilmarnockno lead reported
- Ashland4 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond1,984 lead + galv. lines
- Fredericksburg2,144 unknown
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Hopewell1 lead + galv. lines
- Dumfries6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tappahannock, VA have lead pipes?
Town of Tappahannock, which serves Tappahannock, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Tappahannock?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tappahannock in Town of Tappahannock's service area (PWSID VA4057800). Colemans Island also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tappahannock home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Tappahannock'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 Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.