West Virginia · population 16,515
Lead pipes in Beckley, WV
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beckley (population 16,515) gets its water from Beckley Water Company. That system reported 11 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,540, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Beckley Water Company's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Beckley Water Company (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 0.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Beckley Water Company.
Water systems serving Beckley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley Water CompanyMain system | 11 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Raleigh County Mem AirportServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Beckley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beckley Water Company's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Mabscott3 lead + galv. lines
- Sophia2 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Hope443 unknown
- Oak Hill5,279 unknown
- Hinton141 lead + galv. lines
- Mullensno lead reported
- Fayetteville5,279 unknown
- Ansted5,279 unknown
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Questions
Does Beckley, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Beckley Water Company, which serves Beckley, reported 11 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beckley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beckley in Beckley Water Company's service area (PWSID WV3304104). Raleigh County Mem Airport also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beckley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beckley Water Company's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Beckley be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Beckley Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.