West Virginia · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Braxton County, WV
4 community water systems serving Braxton County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,222 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,222Unknown
2,964Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Braxton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvaw - GassawayGassaway | 0 | 0 | 541 | 0% |
| Sugar Creek PSDFrametown | 0 | 0 | 499 | 0% |
| Burnsville Public UtilityBurnsville | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0% |
| Flatwoods Canoe Run PSDFlatwoods | 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 Braxton County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 1,222 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Braxton 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.