West Virginia · population 2,388
Lead pipes in Paden, WV
No lead lines reported
Most of Paden (population 2,388) gets its water from City of Paden City, which reported 1,430 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Paden City'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Paden City (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 13 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 5 still open for City of Paden City.
Water systems serving Paden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Paden CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler County PSDServes 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 Paden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Paden City'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
- Sistersville1 lead + galv. lines
- New Martinsville1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Marysno lead reported
- Moundsville27 lead + galv. lines
- McMechenno lead reported
- Benwood21 lead + galv. lines
- Manningtonno lead reported
- Bethlehemno lead reported
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Questions
Does Paden, WV have lead pipes?
City of Paden City, which serves Paden, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Paden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Paden in City of Paden City's service area (PWSID WV3305204). Tyler County PSD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Paden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Paden City'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 Paden 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 City of Paden City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.