VALLEY FALLS PSD Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
VALLEY FALLS PSD serves about 4,042 people in West Virginia. Like all US water systems, it is required by federal law to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that connect the water main to homes.
Current status: This water system has not yet completed a full inventory of its lead service lines. No count of lead, galvanized, or non-lead pipes has been publicly reported.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are the single biggest source of lead in drinking water for most homes. Even small amounts of lead exposure can affect child development. If your home was built before 1980, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead.
The good news: lead in water is preventable. Knowing your service line material—and taking steps to reduce exposure—puts you in control.
What VALLEY FALLS PSD should do next
Under the Lead and Copper Rule, water systems must:
- Locate and categorize every service line as lead, galvanized (which often contains lead), or non-lead
- Publicly report their findings
- Develop a plan to replace lead lines, starting with homes served by the highest-risk pipes
VALLEY FALLS PSD has not yet published its full inventory online. This does not mean there are no lead lines—it means the work is still underway.
What you can do now
Contact your water utility directly to ask:
- Whether your specific address has been inventoried
- What material your service line is made of
- Whether your home is on a priority replacement list
You can also request a free water test from your state health department or use an EPA-certified lead test kit (about $10–20 at hardware stores). Testing is most useful if your home was built before 1980 or if you've noticed discolored water.
Next steps for residents
- Call VALLEY FALLS PSD to ask about your service line and request an inspection or test
- Flush your taps for 30 seconds each morning and after long periods of non-use (water sitting in pipes concentrates lead)
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking; hot water leaches more lead from pipes
- Talk to your pediatrician if you have young children or are pregnant—they can discuss testing and prevention
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my water has lead?
You can't see, smell, or taste lead. The only way to know is testing. Contact your water utility first to ask about your service line material, then consider a professional or home lead test kit if your home was built before 1980.
Is lead in water dangerous for kids?
Lead exposure can affect child development even at low levels. Talk to your pediatrician about testing and prevention steps. The CDC and EPA have guidance on reducing exposure at home.
What should I do if my home has a lead service line?
Contact your water utility about replacement programs or financial assistance. In the meantime, flush taps daily, use cold water for drinking and cooking, and consider a certified lead-removing water filter while you plan replacement.
When was my service line installed?
Homes built before 1980 are more likely to have lead or galvanized service lines. Your water utility can look up your service line in their records—call and ask.