West Virginia · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calhoun County, WV
3 community water systems serving Calhoun County reported 3 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 204 of unknown material. The most are in Grantsville Municipal.
0.8% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Calhoun County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantsville MunicipalGrantsville | 3 | 3 | 204 | 2.8% |
| Pleasant Hill P S D RT 16 DistrictFive Forks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount Zion P S DGrantsville | 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 Calhoun County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calhoun County reported 3 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 204 of unknown material.
Which Calhoun County water systems have the most lead lines?
Grantsville Municipal (6).
How do I check my home in Calhoun 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.