Virginia · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wise County, VA
8 community water systems serving Wise County reported 2 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,835 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Big Stone Gap.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Wise County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Big Stone GapWise County | 0 | 14 | 2,375 | 0.3% |
| Wise County Regional Water SystemWise County | 0 | 11 | 2,088 | 0.2% |
| Wcpsa-PoundWise County | 0 | 10 | 692 | 1.1% |
| Town of CoeburnWise County | 2 | 3 | 1,052 | 0.3% |
| Town of St PaulWise County | 0 | 1 | 479 | 0.1% |
| Bold CampWise County | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0% |
| Town of WiseWise County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of AppalachiaWise 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 Wise County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wise County reported 2 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,835 of unknown material.
Which Wise County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Big Stone Gap (14), Wise County Regional Water System (11), Wcpsa-Pound (10).
How do I check my home in Wise 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.