North Carolina · population 4,534
Lead pipes in Benson, NC
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Benson (population 4,534) gets its water from Town of Benson. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,116, with 941 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Town of Benson'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for Town of Benson (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 for Town of Benson.
Water systems serving Benson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BensonMain system | 0 | 5 | 941 | 0.2% |
| Johnston Co-WestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Benson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Benson'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
- Dunn14 lead + galv. lines
- Coatsno lead reported
- Four Oaksno lead reported
- Erwin14 lead + galv. lines
- Angier1 lead + galv. lines
- Smithfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Lillington3,745 unknown
- Wilson's Millsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Benson, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Benson, which serves Benson, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 941 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Benson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Benson in Town of Benson's service area (PWSID NC0351025). Johnston Co-West also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Benson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Benson'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 Benson 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 Benson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.