Lead Service Lines in MASON CO PSD-LAKIN DIST
Your water system's lead service line status
MASON CO PSD-LAKIN DIST serves about 4,296 people in West Virginia. The utility has not yet completed an inventory of lead service lines in the system.
Lead service lines are pipes that connect homes to the water main under the street. If your home was built before 1980, there's a higher chance your connection contains lead. Even if the main pipes are safe, a lead service line on your property can release lead into your drinking water—especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes are disturbed.
What you should do now
Contact your water utility directly. Ask them:
- Whether your address has been assessed for lead service lines
- What your property's water connection is made of
- When the inventory will be complete
- Whether they offer free or subsidized testing
Get your water tested. You don't need to wait for the utility's inventory. A simple, inexpensive test (often $20–30) will tell you if lead is in your tap water right now. Your water utility may offer free testing, or you can contact your local health department for options.
If you have young children or are pregnant, this matters more. Lead exposure in early childhood affects development. Contact your pediatrician or the CDC for health guidance.
About lead in drinking water
Lead doesn't have a taste, smell, or color. The only way to know it's there is to test. A lead service line doesn't guarantee high lead levels—water quality depends on many factors, including whether the utility treats water to reduce corrosion. But a lead service line is a potential source.
The EPA's action level for lead in tap water is 15 parts per billion (ppb). If your water tests above this, the utility must take steps to reduce it.
Replacing lead service lines is expensive, which is why many systems haven't finished inventories yet. However, federal funding has recently become available to help utilities replace lines. Ask your water utility whether they plan to apply for grants.
Next steps for residents
- Contact MASON CO PSD-LAKIN DIST (PWSID: WV3302712) and ask about your address's service line material
- Request free or low-cost water testing through your utility or health department
- If you have young children, discuss results with your pediatrician
- Check back periodically—utilities are required to complete inventories by 2024
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Can I get my water tested for lead near me?
Yes. Contact MASON CO PSD-LAKIN DIST first—many utilities offer free testing. If not, your local health department or a certified lab can test for $20–30. Bring a first-draw sample (water that's been sitting in pipes overnight).
What should I do if my water tests positive for lead?
Contact your water utility immediately and ask what treatment or flushing steps they recommend. Use bottled water for drinking and cooking until you've resolved it. If you have children under 6, contact your pediatrician or call the CDC at 1-800-232-4636.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Ask your water utility—they're required to know. You can also have a plumber inspect the line where it enters your home (often in the basement or crawlspace). Lead is soft and silver-gray; copper is reddish-brown.
Does replacing my lead service line reduce lead in my water?
Yes, but only if it's replaced all the way from the main to your home. A partial replacement may not help much. Ask your utility about replacement programs—some offer cost-sharing or grants.