WVAW - WESTON Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
WVAW - WESTON serves about 14,500 people in West Virginia. Like all US water systems, it is required by federal law to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that may connect your home to the water main.
Current inventory status: This water system has not yet completed or publicly shared a lead service line inventory. That means we don't have confirmed counts of how many lead, galvanized, or non-lead pipes serve this community.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are a real concern. If your home was built before the 1970s, there's a higher chance your connection uses lead or galvanized steel (which can corrode and release lead). Lead in drinking water can affect health, especially for young children and pregnant people. Even low exposure adds up over time.
The good news: You have options to learn about and protect your home, and your water utility is legally required to help.
What WVAW - WESTON should be doing
Federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule) requires water systems to:
- Identify all lead service lines in their network
- Make that inventory public
- Develop a plan to replace lead lines over time
If this utility has not yet completed this work, you can ask them to prioritize it.
Next steps for residents
- Contact WVAW - WESTON directly to ask about your specific service line. Request written confirmation of whether your connection is lead, galvanized, or confirmed non-lead. They should have records even if the public inventory isn't finished.
- Get your water tested if you're concerned. A simple test can tell you whether lead is in your tap water right now. Your utility may offer free testing kits.
- Use a filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53) while you wait for answers or long-term solutions.
- Contact your state drinking water program (West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection) if your utility is unresponsive.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does WVAW - WESTON have lead in the water?
We don't have a confirmed count of lead service lines for this system yet. The best way to find out if your home is affected is to contact WVAW - WESTON directly and ask about your service line, or get your water tested.
How do I know if my pipes are lead?
Ask your water utility for records of your service line. You can also have your water tested at home—a certified lab can detect lead in your tap water. Some utilities offer free testing kits.
Is it safe to drink the water right now?
That depends on your specific home and pipes. If you're concerned, use a filter certified for lead reduction (look for NSF/ANSI 53) and contact your utility for a water test. For health concerns, talk to your doctor or call the CDC.
When will the utility replace lead lines?
We don't have information on WVAW - WESTON's replacement plan yet. Contact the utility to ask about their timeline and whether your street or neighborhood is scheduled for work.