Lead Pipe Map

Virginia · population 4,302

Lead pipes in Tazewell, VA

42 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Tazewell (population 4,302) gets its water from Town of Tazewell. That system reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,270, with 10 more of unknown material.

1.9% of Town of Tazewell's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
42Galvanized, replace
10Unknown material
2,218Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Tazewell (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 6.3 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 Tazewell.

Water systems serving Tazewell

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of TazewellMain system042101.9%
Eastern Tazewell CountyServes nearby areas001,5590%

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 Tazewell

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Tazewell's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Tazewell details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Tazewell, VA have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Tazewell, which serves Tazewell, reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Tazewell?

EPA's service area maps place most of Tazewell in Town of Tazewell's service area (PWSID VA1185761). Eastern Tazewell County also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Tazewell home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Town of Tazewell'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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.