West Virginia · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marshall County, WV
9 community water systems serving Marshall County reported 48 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 408 of unknown material. The most are in Moundsville.
0.6% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 4.0%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Marshall County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoundsvilleMoundsville | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Benwood Water DepartmentBenwood | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Cameron WaterCameron | 0 | 13 | 408 | 2.4% |
| Marshall County PSD 4Moundsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marshall County PSD 1Sherrard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marshall County PSD 3Limestone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Glen Dale Water WorksGlen Dale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McMechen Municipal WaterMcMechen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marshall County PSD 2Moundsville | 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 Marshall County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marshall County reported 48 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 408 of unknown material.
Which Marshall County water systems have the most lead lines?
Moundsville (27), Benwood Water Department (21), Cameron Water (13).
How do I check my home in Marshall 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.