West Virginia · population 7,111
Lead pipes in Dunbar, WV
162 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dunbar (population 7,111) gets its water from Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist. That system reported 0 lead and 162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 105,592, with 85,540 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist (2025): 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-Kanawha Valley Dist.
Water systems serving Dunbar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc-Kanawha Valley DistMain system | 0 | 162 | 85,540 | 0.2% |
| St Albans WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 62 | 5,636 | 1.0% |
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 Dunbar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist'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
- South Charleston162 lead + galv. lines
- St. Albans62 lead + galv. lines
- Nitro162 lead + galv. lines
- Charleston162 lead + galv. lines
- Marmet162 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield162 lead + galv. lines
- Belle162 lead + galv. lines
- Chesapeake162 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dunbar, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist, which serves Dunbar, reported 0 lead and 162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 85,540 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dunbar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dunbar in Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist's service area (PWSID WV3302016). St Albans Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dunbar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist'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 Dunbar 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-Kanawha Valley Dist whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.