West Virginia · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Harrison County, WV
16 community water systems serving Harrison County reported 3,479 lead and 603 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 793 of unknown material. The most are in Clarksburg Water Board.
16% 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 3.0%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Harrison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Water BoardClarksburg | 3,408 | 370 | 0 | 44% |
| Salem Water BoardSalem | 69 | 230 | 35 | 33% |
| Town of AnmooreAnmoore | 1 | 3 | 319 | 1.2% |
| City of ShinnstonShinnston | 1 | 0 | 357 | <0.1% |
| Shinnston - Saltwell RoadSaltwell | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Town of Nutter FortNutter Fort | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of BridgeportBridgeport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater Harrison PSD Lost Creek Mt ClareWest Milford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun Valley PSDReynoldsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater Harrison PSD Valley of Good HopeWest Milford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shortline PSDWallace | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Greater Harrison PSD - Quiet DellNutter Fort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of StonewoodStonewood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Enlarged Hepzibah PSDHepzibah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of LumberportLumberport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coons Run PSDAdamsville | 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 Harrison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Harrison County reported 3,479 lead and 603 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 793 of unknown material.
Which Harrison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Clarksburg Water Board (3,778), Salem Water Board (299), Town of Anmoore (4).
How do I check my home in Harrison 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.