Virginia · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mecklenburg County, VA
20 community water systems serving Mecklenburg County reported 0 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,294 of unknown material. The most are in Town of South Hill.
2.6% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Mecklenburg County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of South HillMecklenburg County | 0 | 172 | 0 | 5.8% |
| Town of Chase CityMecklenburg County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Town of ClarksvilleMecklenburg County | 0 | 1 | 809 | 0.1% |
| Town of La CrosseMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 228 | 0% |
| Buffalo Creek EstatesMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0% |
| Joyceville-Holly GroveMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Tanglewood Section UMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Great Creek LandingMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Peete River FarmMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Cliffs on the RoanokeMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Foxland CoveMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Merrymount SubdivisionMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Granite Hall ShoresMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Town of BoydtonMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Buckhead SubdivisionMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Tanglewood Section AMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Timbuctu SubdivisionMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hawk`s Nest PointMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Long Branch ShoresMecklenburg County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Roanoke River Service AuthorityMecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mecklenburg County reported 0 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,294 of unknown material.
Which Mecklenburg County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of South Hill (172), Town of Chase City (2), Town of Clarksville (1).
How do I check my home in Mecklenburg 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.