West Virginia · population 2,258
Lead pipes in Shinnston, WV
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shinnston (population 2,258) gets its water from City of Shinnston. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,877, with 357 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Shinnston'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 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for City of Shinnston (2025): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 still open for City of Shinnston.
Water systems serving Shinnston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ShinnstonMain system | 1 | 0 | 357 | <0.1% |
| Bingamon 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 Shinnston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Shinnston'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
- Monongah504 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeportno lead reported
- Pleasant Valley332 lead + galv. lines
- Clarksburg3,778 lead + galv. lines
- Nutter Fortno lead reported
- Manningtonno lead reported
- Fairmont332 lead + galv. lines
- Stonewoodno lead reported
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Questions
Does Shinnston, WV have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Shinnston, which serves Shinnston, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 357 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shinnston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shinnston in City of Shinnston's service area (PWSID WV3301721). Bingamon PSD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shinnston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Shinnston'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 Shinnston 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 Shinnston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.