West Virginia · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brooke County, WV
6 community water systems serving Brooke County reported 2 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 531 of unknown material. The most are in Follansbee Municipal.
0.1% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 3.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Brooke County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follansbee MunicipalFollansbee | 2 | 19 | 531 | 1.6% |
| Weirton Area Water BoardWeirton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Follansbee Hooverson HeightsFollansbee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WellsburgWellsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington Pike PSDWellsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hammond PSDWindsor Heights | 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 Brooke County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brooke County reported 2 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 531 of unknown material.
Which Brooke County water systems have the most lead lines?
Follansbee Municipal (21).
How do I check my home in Brooke 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.