West Virginia · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Raleigh County, WV
11 community water systems serving Raleigh County reported 13 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 300 of unknown material. The most are in Beckley Water Company.
<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 1.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Raleigh County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley Water CompanyBeckley | 11 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Raleigh County PSD ArnettArnett | 0 | 3 | 50 | 1.2% |
| Raleigh County PSD Coal CityCoal City | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1.7% |
| Raleigh County PSD Slab ForkSlab Fork | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Raleigh County Mem AirportBeaver | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Wvawc Glade Springs DistrictDaniels | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0% |
| Raleigh County PSD Clear CreekClear Creek | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Raleigh County PSD FitzpatrickMacarthur | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Raleigh County PSD OddOdd | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Raleigh County PSD Pluto BraggShady Spring | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cool Ridge Flat Top PSDCool Ridge | 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 Raleigh County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Raleigh County reported 13 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 300 of unknown material.
Which Raleigh County water systems have the most lead lines?
Beckley Water Company (16), Raleigh County PSD Arnett (3), Raleigh County PSD Coal City (2).
How do I check my home in Raleigh 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.