Virginia · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Botetourt County, VA
15 community water systems serving Botetourt County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,292 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Fincastle.
<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 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Botetourt County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of FincastleBotetourt County | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Town of TroutvilleBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 390 | 0% |
| Rainbow ForestBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0% |
| Mountain ViewBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| White Oak EstatesBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Oakwood/ParkviewBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge HeightsBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0% |
| Heatherstone/Botetourt ForestBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Willowbrook Mobile Home ParkBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| British WoodsBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Mount Joy Mobile VillageBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge CommunityBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Ashley PlantationBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cave Creek Assisted Living FacilityBotetourt County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Town of BuchananBotetourt 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 Botetourt County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Botetourt County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,292 of unknown material.
Which Botetourt County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Fincastle (3).
How do I check my home in Botetourt 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.