West Virginia · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hancock County, WV
5 community water systems serving Hancock County reported 353 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 801 of unknown material. The most are in Tomlinson Psd-Newell.
8.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Hancock County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinson Psd-NewellNewell | 347 | 0 | 3 | 57% |
| Chester Water Dept.Chester | 6 | 9 | 798 | 1.1% |
| Tomlinson PSDNew Manchester (Pughtown) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oakland PSDNew Cumberland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of New CumberlandNew Cumberland | 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 Hancock County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hancock County reported 353 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 801 of unknown material.
Which Hancock County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tomlinson Psd-Newell (347), Chester Water Dept. (15).
How do I check my home in Hancock 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.