Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · population 9,157

Lead pipes in Bluefield, WV

469 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bluefield (population 9,157) gets its water from Wvawc Bluefield District. That system reported 18 lead and 451 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,856, with 3,694 more of unknown material.

9.7% of Wvawc Bluefield District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

18Lead
451Galvanized, replace
3,694Unknown material
693Non-lead

Latest lead test for Wvawc Bluefield District (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Wvawc Bluefield District.

Water systems serving Bluefield

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Wvawc Bluefield DistrictMain system184513,6949.7%
Bluewell PSDServes nearby areas0000%

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 Bluefield

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wvawc Bluefield District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapWvawc Bluefield District details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Bluefield, WV have lead pipes?

Yes. Wvawc Bluefield District, which serves Bluefield, reported 18 lead and 451 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,694 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bluefield?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bluefield in Wvawc Bluefield District's service area (PWSID WV3302835). Bluewell PSD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Bluefield home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Wvawc Bluefield District'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 Bluefield 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 Wvawc Bluefield District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.