North Carolina · population 5,190
Lead pipes in Ayden, NC
1,785 lines still unidentified
Most of Ayden (population 5,190) gets its water from Town of Ayden. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,785 of 2,129 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Ayden'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%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Town of Ayden (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 Ayden.
Water systems serving Ayden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of AydenMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,785 | 0% |
| Eastern Pines Water CorpServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,651 | 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 Ayden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Ayden'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
- Winterville1,366 unknown
- Grifton1,239 unknown
- Greenvilleno lead reported
- Farmville3,816 unknown
- Snow Hill48 lead + galv. lines
- Kinston128 lead + galv. lines
- Washington111 lead + galv. lines
- Bethelno lead reported
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Questions
Does Ayden, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Ayden still lists 1,785 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ayden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ayden in Town of Ayden's service area (PWSID NC0474025). Eastern Pines Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ayden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Ayden'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 Ayden 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 Ayden whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.