Virginia · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hanover County, VA
14 community water systems serving Hanover County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,851 of unknown material. The most are in Hanover Suburban Water System.
<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 Hanover County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Suburban Water SystemHanover County | 0 | 4 | 6,781 | <0.1% |
| Mayfield FarmsHanover County | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0% |
| AvondaleHanover County | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0% |
| Cherrydale SubdivisionHanover County | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0% |
| Hanover FarmsHanover County | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0% |
| Walnut Grove No 1Hanover County | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Holly Ridge No 1Hanover County | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0% |
| High Point Farms No. 1Hanover County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Colonial ForestHanover County | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Rainier EstatesHanover County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Rural Point CentralHanover County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Dianne RidgeHanover County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Oak Hill EstatesHanover County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Spring Meadows-Meadow GateHanover 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 Hanover County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hanover County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,851 of unknown material.
Which Hanover County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hanover Suburban Water System (4).
How do I check my home in Hanover 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.