West Virginia · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marion County, WV
21 community water systems serving Marion County reported 3 lead and 838 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,823 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Monongah.
3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the West Virginia average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.3%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Marion County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MonongahMonongah | 1 | 503 | 555 | 34% |
| City of FairmontFairmont | 0 | 332 | 10,289 | 2.3% |
| Town of RivesvilleRivesville | 0 | 3 | 512 | 0.5% |
| Town of Grant TownGrant Town | 2 | 0 | 52 | 0.4% |
| Town of FarmingtonFarmington | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0% |
| Rayford AcresFairmont | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Sugar Lane Water AssocRivesville | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Hutchinson Community Water AssocWorthington | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Sunny View Acres Water ProjectFarmington | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Town of FairviewFairview | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Mannington PSD - MetzMetz | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Mannington PSD - LogansportLogansport | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Valley Falls PSDFairmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little Creek PSDFairmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monumental PSDFairmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ManningtonMannington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tri-County Water Assoc - FairmontBoothsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paw Paw Route 19 PSDPaw Paw | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bingamon PSDMannington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ices Run PSDFairmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Downs PSDRachel (Downs) | 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 Marion County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marion County reported 3 lead and 838 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,823 of unknown material.
Which Marion County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Monongah (504), City of Fairmont (332), Town of Rivesville (3).
How do I check my home in Marion 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.