North Carolina · population 20,080
Lead pipes in Boone, NC
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Boone (population 20,080) gets its water from Town of Boone. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,991, with 3,615 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Boone'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Town of Boone (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.5 ppb 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 Boone.
Water systems serving Boone
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BooneMain system | 0 | 1 | 3,615 | <0.1% |
| Appalachian State Univ WTPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hound Ears Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 349 | 0% |
| Powder Horn MountainAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0% |
| Ski Mountain S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Chapel Hill S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| Crystal MountainAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Green Briar ApartmentsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 26 | 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 Boone
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Boone'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
- Banner Elk12 lead + galv. lines
- West Jeffersonno lead reported
- Jefferson5 lead + galv. lines
- Lenoir412 lead + galv. lines
- Gamewellno lead reported
- Cajah's Mountain2,669 unknown
- Hudson412 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Boone, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Boone, which serves Boone, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,615 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Boone?
EPA's service area maps place most of Boone in Town of Boone's service area (PWSID NC0195010). Appalachian State Univ WTP, Hound Ears Water System, Powder Horn Mountain, Ski Mountain S/D, Chapel Hill S/D, Crystal Mountain, Green Briar Apartments also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Boone home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Boone'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 Boone 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 Boone whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.