West Virginia · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kanawha County, WV
3 community water systems serving Kanawha County reported 0 lead and 226 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 91,176 of unknown material. The most are in Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 18%
Water systems serving Kanawha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc-Kanawha Valley DistCharleston | 0 | 162 | 85,540 | 0.2% |
| St Albans WaterSt. Albans | 0 | 62 | 5,636 | 1.0% |
| Reamer Hill Water AssocClendenin (Rr Name Clendennin) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.0% |
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 Kanawha County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kanawha County reported 0 lead and 226 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 91,176 of unknown material.
Which Kanawha County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist (162), St Albans Water (62), Reamer Hill Water Assoc (2).
How do I check my home in Kanawha 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.