West Virginia · population 5,038
Lead pipes in New Martinsville, WV
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Martinsville (population 5,038) gets its water from New Martinsville. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,647, with 565 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of New Martinsville'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for New Martinsville (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for New Martinsville.
Water systems serving New Martinsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MartinsvilleMain system | 1 | 0 | 565 | <0.1% |
| Grandview - Doolin PSDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wetzel Co PSD 1Serves 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 New Martinsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Martinsville'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
- Padenno lead reported
- Sistersville1 lead + galv. lines
- Moundsville27 lead + galv. lines
- McMechenno lead reported
- St. Marysno lead reported
- Benwood21 lead + galv. lines
- Manningtonno lead reported
- Bethlehemno lead reported
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Questions
Does New Martinsville, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. New Martinsville, which serves New Martinsville, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 565 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Martinsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Martinsville in New Martinsville's service area (PWSID WV3305203). Grandview - Doolin PSD, Wetzel Co PSD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Martinsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Martinsville'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 New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.