North Carolina · population 9,573
Lead pipes in Aberdeen, NC
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Aberdeen (population 9,573) gets its water from Town of Aberdeen. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29, with 27 more of unknown material.
6.9% of Town of Aberdeen's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Town of Aberdeen (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Aberdeen.
Water systems serving Aberdeen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of AberdeenMain system | 2 | 0 | 27 | 6.9% |
| Sherwood Park S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Town of PinebluffServes nearby areas | 0 | 23 | 0 | 2.2% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Aberdeen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Aberdeen's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Pinebluff23 lead + galv. lines
- Pinehurst1 lead + galv. lines
- Southern Pines4,538 unknown
- Foxfireno lead reported
- Whispering Pines777 unknown
- Vass13 lead + galv. lines
- Carthage12 lead + galv. lines
- Raefordno lead reported
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Questions
Does Aberdeen, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Aberdeen, which serves Aberdeen, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Aberdeen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Aberdeen in Town of Aberdeen's service area (PWSID NC0363020). Sherwood Park S/D, Town of Pinebluff also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Aberdeen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Aberdeen's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Aberdeen be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Town of Aberdeen whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.