Virginia · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, VA
11 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 551 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Rocky Mount.
4.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 9.2%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rocky MountFranklin County | 0 | 277 | 0 | 9.0% |
| Park PlaceFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0% |
| Lynville on the LakeFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Lakeshore Terrace CorporationFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Cottage EdgeFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Franklin AcresFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Windy Gap Mountain VillageFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Brown`s Mobile Home VillageFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| The MeadowsFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Westlake Area Public Water SystemFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wvwa Ferrum Water SystemFranklin 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 277 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 551 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Rocky Mount (277).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.