West Virginia · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Berkeley County, WV
6 community water systems serving Berkeley County reported 7 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,130 of unknown material. The most are in City of Martinsburg.
0.2% of these systems' 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Berkeley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MartinsburgMartinsburg | 7 | 51 | 5,295 | 0.8% |
| Berkeley County Pswd-Potomac RiverMartinsburg | 0 | 0 | 1,747 | 0% |
| Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-DeerwoodKearneysville | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Berkeley Co Pswd-Glenwood ForestGerrardstown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Woods Home Owners Association 2Hedgesville | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Va Medical CenterMartinsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Berkeley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Berkeley County reported 7 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,130 of unknown material.
Which Berkeley County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Martinsburg (58).
How do I check my home in Berkeley County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.