North Carolina · population 5,730
Lead pipes in Bessemer, NC
1,172 lines still unidentified
Most of Bessemer (population 5,730) gets its water from City of Bessemer City. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,172 of 2,718 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Bessemer City'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 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for City of Bessemer City (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 City of Bessemer City.
Water systems serving Bessemer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bessemer CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,172 | 0% |
| Two Rivers UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 22,226 | <0.1% |
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 Bessemer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bessemer City'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
- Kings Mountain113 lead + galv. lines
- Gastonia2 lead + galv. lines
- Dallas120 lead + galv. lines
- Cherryville1,602 unknown
- Lowell536 lead + galv. lines
- Stanley13 lead + galv. lines
- Cramerton168 unknown
- Lincolnton4,061 unknown
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Questions
Does Bessemer, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Bessemer City still lists 1,172 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bessemer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bessemer in City of Bessemer City's service area (PWSID NC0136025). Two Rivers Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bessemer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bessemer City'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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.