North Carolina · population 3,825
Lead pipes in Burgaw, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of Burgaw (population 3,825) gets its water from Town of Burgaw, which reported 1,304 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Burgaw'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Burgaw (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 Burgaw.
Water systems serving Burgaw
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BurgawMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pender County UtilitiesAlso 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 Burgaw
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Burgaw'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
- Wallaceno lead reported
- Navassano lead reported
- Rose Hill1 lead + galv. lines
- Northwestno lead reported
- Holly Ridge17,422 unknown
- Surf26 unknown
- Belvilleno lead reported
- Wilmingtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Burgaw, NC have lead pipes?
Town of Burgaw, which serves Burgaw, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Burgaw?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burgaw in Town of Burgaw's service area (PWSID NC0471010). Pender County Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burgaw home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Burgaw'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 Burgaw 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 Burgaw whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.