West Virginia · population 5,049
Lead pipes in Buckhannon, WV
No lead lines reported
Most of Buckhannon (population 5,049) gets its water from Buckhannon Water Board, which reported 3,964 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Buckhannon Water Board'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Buckhannon Water Board (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.9 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 Buckhannon Water Board.
Water systems serving Buckhannon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Water BoardMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Elkins Road PSDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount Hope Water AssocAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hodgesville PSD RT 20Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Buckhannon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Buckhannon Water Board'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
- Weston1,331 unknown
- Philippino lead reported
- Belingtonno lead reported
- Stonewoodno lead reported
- Nutter Fortno lead reported
- Clarksburg3,778 lead + galv. lines
- Elkins17 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Buckhannon, WV have lead pipes?
Buckhannon Water Board, which serves Buckhannon, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Buckhannon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buckhannon in Buckhannon Water Board's service area (PWSID WV3304902). Elkins Road PSD, Mount Hope Water Assoc, Hodgesville PSD RT 20 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Buckhannon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Buckhannon Water Board'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 Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon Water Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.