West Virginia · population 1,046
Lead pipes in Monongah, WV
504 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Monongah (population 1,046) gets its water from Town of Monongah. That system reported 1 lead and 503 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,468, with 555 more of unknown material.
34% of Town of Monongah'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 34%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Town of Monongah (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Monongah.
Water systems serving Monongah
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MonongahMain system | 1 | 503 | 555 | 34% |
| City of ShinnstonServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 357 | <0.1% |
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 Monongah
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Monongah'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
- Pleasant Valley332 lead + galv. lines
- Fairmont332 lead + galv. lines
- Barrackville332 lead + galv. lines
- Shinnston1 lead + galv. lines
- Manningtonno lead reported
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Graftonno lead reported
- Nutter Fortno lead reported
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Questions
Does Monongah, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Monongah, which serves Monongah, reported 1 lead and 503 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 555 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Monongah?
EPA's service area maps place most of Monongah in Town of Monongah's service area (PWSID WV3302515). City of Shinnston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Monongah home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Monongah'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 Monongah 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 Town of Monongah whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.