West Virginia · population 2,159
Lead pipes in Hinton, WV
141 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hinton (population 2,159) gets its water from Wvawc Bluestone Plant. That system reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,284, with 10,362 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Wvawc Bluestone Plant's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Wvawc Bluestone Plant (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1 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 Wvawc Bluestone Plant.
Water systems serving Hinton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc Bluestone PlantMain system | 0 | 141 | 10,362 | 1.1% |
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 Hinton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wvawc Bluestone Plant'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
- Beckley16 lead + galv. lines
- Athensno lead reported
- Mabscott3 lead + galv. lines
- Sophia2 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Hope443 unknown
- Ronceverteno lead reported
- Princeton141 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Hill5,279 unknown
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Questions
Does Hinton, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Wvawc Bluestone Plant, which serves Hinton, reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,362 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hinton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hinton in Wvawc Bluestone Plant's service area (PWSID WV3304513).
How do I check whether my Hinton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wvawc Bluestone Plant'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 Hinton 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 Bluestone Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.