Lead Pipe Map

West Virginia · population 1,081

Lead pipes in Sophia, WV

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Sophia (population 1,081) gets its water from Raleigh County PSD Coal City. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 115, with 15 more of unknown material.

1.7% of Raleigh County PSD Coal City'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
2Galvanized, replace
15Unknown material
98Non-lead

Latest lead test for Raleigh County PSD Coal City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Raleigh County PSD Coal City.

Water systems serving Sophia

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Raleigh County PSD Coal CityMain system02151.7%
Beckley Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city1150<0.1%

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 Sophia

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

Find the official inventory mapRaleigh County PSD Coal City 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 Sophia, WV have lead pipes?

Yes. Raleigh County PSD Coal City, which serves Sophia, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sophia?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sophia in Raleigh County PSD Coal City's service area (PWSID WV3304123). Beckley Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Raleigh County PSD Coal 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 Sophia 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 Raleigh County PSD Coal City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.