West Virginia · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mineral County, WV
8 community water systems serving Mineral County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 523 of unknown material. The most are in Piedmont Municipal WTR WKS.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 6.0%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Mineral County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Municipal WTR WKSPiedmont | 0 | 6 | 119 | 1.8% |
| Town of CarpendaleRidgeley (Rr Name Ridgely) | 1 | 0 | 170 | 0.3% |
| Town of RidgeleyRidgeley (Rr Name Ridgely) | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0% |
| Frankfort PSDFort Ashby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of KeyserKeyser | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Creek Water AssociationNew Creek (Newcreek) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Frankfort PSD Wiley FordWiley Ford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fountain PSDAddition | 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 Mineral County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mineral County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 523 of unknown material.
Which Mineral County water systems have the most lead lines?
Piedmont Municipal WTR WKS (6), Town of Carpendale (1).
How do I check my home in Mineral 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.