North Carolina · population 94,992
Lead pipes in Asheville, NC
221 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Asheville (population 94,992) gets its water from City of Asheville. That system reported 2 lead and 219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 70,048, with 42,588 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Asheville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for City of Asheville (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Asheville.
Water systems serving Asheville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AshevilleMain system | 2 | 219 | 42,588 | 0.3% |
| Town of Biltmore ForestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rolling Oaks EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Asheville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Asheville'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
- Biltmore Forestno lead reported
- Woodfin221 lead + galv. lines
- Weaverville82 lead + galv. lines
- Fletcher221 lead + galv. lines
- Black Mountain3 lead + galv. lines
- Mills River20 lead + galv. lines
- Montreat3 lead + galv. lines
- Canton3,266 unknown
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Questions
Does Asheville, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Asheville, which serves Asheville, reported 2 lead and 219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42,588 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Asheville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Asheville in City of Asheville's service area (PWSID NC0111010). Town of Biltmore Forest, Rolling Oaks Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Asheville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Asheville'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 Asheville 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 City of Asheville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.