Virginia · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tazewell County, VA
15 community water systems serving Tazewell County reported 1 lead and 372 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,196 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Bluefield.
2.4% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Tazewell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BluefieldTazewell County | 0 | 319 | 1,460 | 13% |
| Town of TazewellTazewell County | 0 | 42 | 10 | 1.9% |
| Claypool Hill Tazewell Co PSATazewell County | 0 | 11 | 1,121 | 0.8% |
| Bluefield ValleyTazewell County | 1 | 0 | 96 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Tazewell CountyTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 1,559 | 0% |
| Tcpsa - Raven/DoranTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 1,065 | 0% |
| Falls Mills - TcpsaTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 322 | 0% |
| Tcpsa - GrattonTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 322 | 0% |
| Tcpsa - Jewell RidgeTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0% |
| Baptist ValleyTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Tcpsa - Daw RoadTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Tcpsa - Fort WittenTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Greater Tazewell WTPTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Town of RichlandsTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Cedar BluffTazewell 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 Tazewell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tazewell County reported 1 lead and 372 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,196 of unknown material.
Which Tazewell County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Bluefield (319), Town of Tazewell (42), Claypool Hill Tazewell Co PSA (11).
How do I check my home in Tazewell 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.