West Virginia · population 7,703
Lead pipes in Moundsville, WV
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moundsville (population 7,703) gets its water from Moundsville. That system reported 27 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,238, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Moundsville'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 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Moundsville (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.6 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 Moundsville.
Water systems serving Moundsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoundsvilleMain system | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Marshall County PSD 4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marshall County PSD 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marshall County PSD 3Serves 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 Moundsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moundsville'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
- McMechenno lead reported
- Benwood21 lead + galv. lines
- Bethlehemno lead reported
- West Libertyno lead reported
- New Martinsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Padenno lead reported
- Wellsburgno lead reported
- Sistersville1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Moundsville, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. Moundsville, which serves Moundsville, reported 27 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moundsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moundsville in Moundsville's service area (PWSID WV3302611). Marshall County PSD 4, Marshall County PSD 2, Marshall County PSD 3 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moundsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moundsville'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 Moundsville 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 Moundsville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.