West Virginia · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Summers County, WV
2 community water systems serving Summers County reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,362 of unknown material. The most are in Wvawc Bluestone Plant.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the West Virginia average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 25%
Water systems serving Summers County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wvawc Bluestone PlantHinton | 0 | 141 | 10,362 | 1.1% |
| Big Bend PSDTalcott | 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 Summers County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Summers County reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,362 of unknown material.
Which Summers County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wvawc Bluestone Plant (141).
How do I check my home in Summers 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.