Virginia · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Prince William County, VA
7 community water systems serving Prince William County reported 6 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,705 of unknown material. The most are in Pwcsa - West.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Prince William County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pwcsa - WestPrince William County | 5 | 6 | 6,247 | <0.1% |
| MCB Quantico - MainsidePrince William County | 0 | 7 | 52 | 0.5% |
| Pwcsa - EastPrince William County | 0 | 6 | 12,675 | <0.1% |
| Town of QuanticoPrince William County | 0 | 6 | 21 | 3.1% |
| Dale CityPrince William County | 0 | 4 | 4,598 | <0.1% |
| Bull Run Mountain/Evergreen (Brme)Prince William County | 1 | 1 | 86 | 0.4% |
| Quantico McB-Camp BarrettPrince William County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 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 Prince William County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Prince William County reported 6 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,705 of unknown material.
Which Prince William County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pwcsa - West (11), MCB Quantico - Mainside (7), Pwcsa - East (6).
How do I check my home in Prince William 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.