Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · population 2,277

Lead pipes in Petersburg, WV

22 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Petersburg (population 2,277) gets its water from Town of Petersburg. That system reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,151, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.9% of Town of Petersburg's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
22Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,129Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Petersburg (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Town of Petersburg.

Water systems serving Petersburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of PetersburgMain system02201.9%
Grant Co Psd-Northfork-MaysvilleAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Grant Co Psd-Us 220 SAlso 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 Petersburg

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

Find the official inventory mapTown of Petersburg 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 Petersburg, WV have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Petersburg, which serves Petersburg, reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Petersburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Petersburg in Town of Petersburg's service area (PWSID WV3301204). Grant Co Psd-Northfork-Maysville, Grant Co Psd-Us 220 S also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Town of Petersburg'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 Petersburg 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 Town of Petersburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.