North Carolina · population 1,186
Lead pipes in Banner Elk, NC
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Banner Elk (population 1,186) gets its water from Town of Banner Elk. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 717, with 465 more of unknown material.
1.7% of Town of Banner Elk's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for Town of Banner Elk (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Banner Elk.
Water systems serving Banner Elk
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Banner ElkMain system | 0 | 12 | 465 | 1.7% |
| Sugar Mountain UtilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,269 | 0% |
| Elk River Club DevelopmentAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Ski CountryAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 72 | 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 Banner Elk
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Banner Elk'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
- Blowing Rock3 lead + galv. lines
- Boone1 lead + galv. lines
- Spruce Pine283 lead + galv. lines
- Gamewellno lead reported
- Lenoir412 lead + galv. lines
- West Jeffersonno lead reported
- Cajah's Mountain2,669 unknown
- Jefferson5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Banner Elk, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Banner Elk, which serves Banner Elk, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 465 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Banner Elk?
EPA's service area maps place most of Banner Elk in Town of Banner Elk's service area (PWSID NC0106015). Sugar Mountain Utility, Elk River Club Development, Ski Country also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Banner Elk home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Banner Elk'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 Banner Elk 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 Banner Elk whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.