Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · population 6,698

Lead pipes in Elkins, WV

17 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Elkins (population 6,698) gets its water from City of Elkins. That system reported 17 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,259, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.4% of City of Elkins'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%).

17Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
4,242Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Elkins (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.5 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 City of Elkins.

Water systems serving Elkins

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ElkinsMain system17000.4%
Midland PSDAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Leadsville PSDAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Huttonsville 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 Elkins

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

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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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Elkins, WV have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Elkins, which serves Elkins, reported 17 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Elkins?

EPA's service area maps place most of Elkins in City of Elkins's service area (PWSID WV3304203). Midland PSD, Leadsville PSD, Huttonsville PSD also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Elkins'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 Elkins 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 City of Elkins whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.