West Virginia · population 15,262
Lead pipes in Clarksburg, WV
3,778 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clarksburg (population 15,262) gets its water from Clarksburg Water Board. That system reported 3,408 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,526, with 0 more of unknown material.
44% of Clarksburg Water Board'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%).
- Lead 40%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Clarksburg Water Board (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Clarksburg Water Board.
Water systems serving Clarksburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Water BoardMain system | 3,408 | 370 | 0 | 44% |
| Greater Harrison PSD Valley of Good HopeServes nearby areas | 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 Clarksburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clarksburg 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
- Nutter Fortno lead reported
- Stonewoodno lead reported
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Shinnston1 lead + galv. lines
- Monongah504 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Valley332 lead + galv. lines
- Weston1,331 unknown
- Manningtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Clarksburg, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Clarksburg Water Board, which serves Clarksburg, reported 3,408 lead and 370 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clarksburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clarksburg in Clarksburg Water Board's service area (PWSID WV3301705). Greater Harrison PSD Valley of Good Hope also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clarksburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg Water Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.