Virginia · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alleghany County, VA
10 community water systems serving Alleghany County reported 1 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,556 of unknown material. The most are in Pounding Mill.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Alleghany County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pounding MillAlleghany County | 0 | 40 | 126 | 5.9% |
| Selma / Low Moor / Valley RidgeAlleghany County | 0 | 24 | 238 | 3.5% |
| Town of Clifton ForgeAlleghany County | 1 | 17 | 1,635 | 1.0% |
| Rosedale/CallaghanAlleghany County | 0 | 14 | 102 | 4.5% |
| Cliftondale Park/ Wilson Creek/ SharonAlleghany County | 0 | 12 | 143 | 1.8% |
| Intervale/Clearwater ParkAlleghany County | 0 | 11 | 150 | 2.4% |
| CherokeeAlleghany County | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1.1% |
| Longdale FurnaceAlleghany County | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| WesgateAlleghany County | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Town of Iron GateAlleghany County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 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 Alleghany County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alleghany County reported 1 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,556 of unknown material.
Which Alleghany County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pounding Mill (40), Selma / Low Moor / Valley Ridge (24), Town of Clifton Forge (18).
How do I check my home in Alleghany 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.