West Virginia · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ohio County, WV
6 community water systems serving Ohio County reported 73 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,524 of unknown material. The most are in Wheeling.
0.5% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Ohio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelingWheeling | 73 | 19 | 12,522 | 0.7% |
| Triadelphia Water DeptTriadelphia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Ohio County PSDWest Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BethlehemBethlehem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ohio County PSD No. 3Triadelphia | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Ohio County PSD No 2Triadelphia | 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 Ohio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ohio County reported 73 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,524 of unknown material.
Which Ohio County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wheeling (92).
How do I check my home in Ohio 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.