Lead Service Lines at FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG
What you need to know
FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG serves about 3,500 people in West Virginia. Like many smaller water systems, it relies on surface water for its supply.
Right now, the utility has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. This is common—many water systems across the country are still in the early stages of mapping their pipes.
Lead service lines are the pipes that connect your home's water meter to the public water main. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead. Even if your water tests fine at the tap, the service line itself can degrade and release lead into the water you drink and cook with.
What's being done
Water systems are required by federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions) to inventory their lead service lines and share that information with the public. FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG is working on this—inventory work takes time, especially for smaller systems with limited staff and resources.
Once the system completes its inventory, it will make that information public so you can find out whether your property has a known lead service line.
What you can do now
Contact your water utility directly to ask:
- Whether your address has a lead service line (they may have partial records, even if the full inventory isn't public yet)
- Whether any testing has been done on water at your address
- What options exist for replacement or partial removal
- Whether the system offers financial assistance for replacement
If you're concerned about lead in your water:
- Get a simple, inexpensive water test. Many labs cost $20–50 for lead testing.
- Run water from your tap for 30 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking (flushes out water that's been sitting in pipes).
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking—hot water dissolves lead more easily.
Next steps for residents
- Call FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG's water utility and ask whether your property has a known or suspected lead service line
- Request a water test if you have questions about your specific address
- Check back periodically on LeadPipeLookup for updates once the system's inventory is available
- Talk to your pediatrician if anyone in your household is pregnant or under age 6—they can discuss lead exposure risks specific to your situation
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 I have a lead service line?
Contact your water utility—they're building an inventory now. You can also ask a plumber to inspect the pipe where it enters your home, or have your water tested for lead. Homes built before the 1980s are at higher risk.
Is the water safe to drink right now?
The only way to know is testing. FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG has not yet completed its full inventory. A simple lead test (~$20–50) will tell you if lead is in your tap water at this moment.
What happens if I have a lead service line?
You have options: partial removal (replacing the portion under the street), full replacement, or ongoing flushing and testing. Many utilities offer financial help. Contact your water system to discuss which option fits your home.
When will FBI CENTER CLARKSBURG finish its lead inventory?
Federal law requires all systems to complete inventories, but timelines vary. Contact the utility directly for their specific schedule and any information they may already have about your address.