Virginia · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Russell County, VA
7 community water systems serving Russell County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,730 of unknown material. The most are in Swords Creek - Rcpsa.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Russell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Creek - RcpsaRussell County | 0 | 17 | 780 | 1.1% |
| Town of HonakerRussell County | 0 | 0 | 929 | 0% |
| Thompson Creek - RcpsaRussell County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Castlewood - RcpsaRussell County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Town of LebanonRussell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Belfast - RcpsaRussell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hansonville - RcpsaRussell 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 Russell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Russell County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,730 of unknown material.
Which Russell County water systems have the most lead lines?
Swords Creek - Rcpsa (17).
How do I check my home in Russell 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.