West Virginia · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wayne County, WV
8 community water systems serving Wayne County reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,406 of unknown material. The most are in Fort Gay Water Works.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Wayne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gay Water WorksFort Gay (Cassville) | 0 | 8 | 750 | 1.1% |
| Kenova Municipal WaterKenova | 0 | 3 | 3,178 | <0.1% |
| Ceredo Water WorksCeredo | 0 | 0 | 478 | 0% |
| Lavalette PSDLavalette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Wayne WaterWayne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Crum PSDCrum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lavalette PSD - Eastern DistrictLavalette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lavalette Psd-Route 52 North DistrictLavalette | 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 Wayne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wayne County reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,406 of unknown material.
Which Wayne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fort Gay Water Works (8), Kenova Municipal Water (3).
How do I check my home in Wayne 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.