West Virginia · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mercer County, WV
6 community water systems serving Mercer County reported 19 lead and 451 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,695 of unknown material. The most are in Wvawc Bluefield District.
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) 3.2%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Mercer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc Bluefield DistrictBluefield | 18 | 451 | 3,694 | 9.7% |
| Raleigh County PSD EgeriaFlat Top | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Bluewell PSDBluewell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of AthensAthens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Green Valley Glenwood PSD GlenwoodPrinceton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Green Valley Glenwood PSD BulltailPrinceton | 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 Mercer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mercer County reported 19 lead and 451 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,695 of unknown material.
Which Mercer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wvawc Bluefield District (469), Raleigh County PSD Egeria (1).
How do I check my home in Mercer 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.