Virginia · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Albemarle County, VA
6 community water systems serving Albemarle County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 224 of unknown material. The most are in Woods Edge Subdivision.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Albemarle County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Edge SubdivisionAlbemarle County | 0 | 3 | 36 | 7.3% |
| Earlysville ForestAlbemarle County | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Peacock Hill SubdivisionAlbemarle County | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Corville Farm SubdivisionAlbemarle County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Acsa Urban AreaAlbemarle County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Acsa CrozetAlbemarle County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Albemarle County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Albemarle County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 224 of unknown material.
Which Albemarle County water systems have the most lead lines?
Woods Edge Subdivision (3).
How do I check my home in Albemarle County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.