West Virginia · population 1,252
Lead pipes in Mount Hope, WV
443 lines still unidentified
Most of Mount Hope (population 1,252) gets its water from Mount Hope Water. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 443 of 601 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Mount Hope Water'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%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Mount Hope Water (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.5 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 Mount Hope Water.
Water systems serving Mount Hope
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope WaterMain system | 0 | 0 | 443 | 0% |
| Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLTServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,279 | 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 Mount Hope
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mount Hope Water'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
- Oak Hill5,279 unknown
- Beckley16 lead + galv. lines
- Mabscott3 lead + galv. lines
- Fayetteville5,279 unknown
- Sophia2 lead + galv. lines
- Ansted5,279 unknown
- Montgomery162 lead + galv. lines
- Hinton141 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mount Hope, WV have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Mount Hope Water still lists 443 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Hope?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Hope in Mount Hope Water's service area (PWSID WV3301024). Wvawc New River Regional WTR Trtmt PLT also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Hope home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mount Hope Water'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 Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.