North Carolina · population 1,871
Lead pipes in Badin, NC
937 lines still unidentified
Most of Badin (population 1,871) gets its water from Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 937 of 1,146 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist'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 82%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist (Jan 2023–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, 1 still open for Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist.
Water systems serving Badin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin DistMain system | 0 | 0 | 937 | 0% |
| Stanly Co-West Stanly DistServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,451 | 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 Badin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist'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
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Questions
Does Badin, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist still lists 937 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Badin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Badin in Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist's service area (PWSID NC0184141). Stanly Co-West Stanly Dist also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Badin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist'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 Badin 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 Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin Dist whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.