West Virginia · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wood County, WV
8 community water systems serving Wood County reported 36 lead and 173 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,622 of unknown material. The most are in Parkersburg Utility Board.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Wood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Utility BoardParkersburg | 36 | 173 | 13,189 | 1.3% |
| ViennaVienna | 0 | 0 | 5,060 | 0% |
| Lubeck PSDWashington | 0 | 0 | 373 | 0% |
| Claywood Park PSDParkersburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Union Williams P S DWaverly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mineral Wells PSDMineralwells | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Williamstown Water DeptWilliamstown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Boaz PSDParkersburg | 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 Wood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wood County reported 36 lead and 173 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,622 of unknown material.
Which Wood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Parkersburg Utility Board (209).
How do I check my home in Wood 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.