North Carolina · population 1,762
Lead pipes in Andrews, NC
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Andrews (population 1,762) gets its water from Town of Andrews. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,941, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Town of Andrews's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Andrews (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 Andrews.
Water systems serving Andrews
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of AndrewsMain system | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Granny SquirrelAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Marble Community WTR SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
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 Andrews
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Andrews'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
- Murphy72 unknown
- Franklin10 lead + galv. lines
- Sylva1 lead + galv. lines
- Highlands2,105 unknown
- Maggie Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesville17 lead + galv. lines
- Clyde2 lead + galv. lines
- Canton3,266 unknown
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Questions
Does Andrews, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Andrews, which serves Andrews, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Andrews?
EPA's service area maps place most of Andrews in Town of Andrews's service area (PWSID NC0120020). Granny Squirrel, Marble Community WTR System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Andrews home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Andrews'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 Andrews 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 Andrews whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.