Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · population 28,834

Lead pipes in Parkersburg, WV

209 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Parkersburg (population 28,834) gets its water from Parkersburg Utility Board. That system reported 36 lead and 173 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,216, with 13,189 more of unknown material.

1.3% of Parkersburg Utility Board'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%).

36Lead
173Galvanized, replace
13,189Unknown material
2,818Non-lead

Latest lead test for Parkersburg Utility Board (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Parkersburg Utility Board.

Water systems serving Parkersburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Parkersburg Utility BoardMain system3617313,1891.3%
Claywood Park PSDAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Central Boaz PSDAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Parkersburg

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Parkersburg Utility Board's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapParkersburg Utility Board details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Parkersburg, WV have lead pipes?

Yes. Parkersburg Utility Board, which serves Parkersburg, reported 36 lead and 173 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,189 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Parkersburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Parkersburg in Parkersburg Utility Board's service area (PWSID WV3305407). Claywood Park PSD, Central Boaz PSD also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Parkersburg home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Parkersburg Utility Board'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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg Utility Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.