MASON CO PSD-LETART Lead Service Line Inventory
Your water system's lead service line status
MASON CO PSD-LETART serves about 3,300 people in West Virginia. The utility draws water from groundwater sources.
What we know: As of our last update, this water system has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in the area it serves. Without a finished inventory, the exact number of homes with lead pipes remains unknown.
Why this matters
A lead service line is the pipe that connects the water main (buried under the street) to your home. If that line is made of lead, it can leach lead into your drinking water—especially if the water is corrosive or if water sits in pipes for hours.
Not all homes are at risk equally. The age of your home, your water's chemistry, and how long water sits in pipes all affect your exposure. But lead exposure has no safe level, especially for young children and pregnant people.
What MASON CO PSD-LETART is doing
The utility is required under federal law to identify and inventory all lead service lines. Once that work is complete, residents will have a clearer picture of whether their address likely has a lead line.
Until the inventory is finished, you can:
- Ask your utility directly whether your home is known or suspected to have a lead service line. They may have records from previous work or street-by-street pipe documentation.
- Get your water tested if you're concerned. A simple test costs $20–50 and tells you if lead is present in your water right now.
- Use a point-of-use filter certified to reduce lead while you wait for more information. Look for filters certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction.
Next steps for residents
- Contact MASON CO PSD-LETART directly and ask: Does my address have a lead service line, or is it unknown?
- Consider getting a water test if anyone in your household is pregnant, breastfeeding, or under age 6.
- Check the CDC's lead and drinking water page for health guidance.
- Watch for updates from your utility as the inventory progresses.
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 house has a lead service line?
Contact MASON CO PSD-LETART and ask about your specific address. If they don't have records yet, you can have a plumber inspect the line where it enters your home, or ask neighbors and your local health department about street-level pipe records.
Is the water safe to drink right now?
The only way to know if lead is in your water is to test it. A certified lab test is affordable and quick. If you're concerned, especially if children or pregnant people live in your home, testing is a good first step.
What should I do if my water tests positive for lead?
Run your cold tap water for 30 seconds before drinking, and use only cold water for cooking and baby formula—hot water leaches more lead. Contact your utility to discuss replacement options. For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or doctor.
Is there money to help replace a lead service line?
Federal and state programs sometimes fund lead line replacement, but funding and eligibility vary by location. Contact MASON CO PSD-LETART or your state's drinking water program to ask about assistance programs available to you.