North Carolina · population 2,699
Lead pipes in Cajah's Mountain, NC
2,669 lines still unidentified
Most of Cajah's Mountain (population 2,699) gets its water from Baton Water Corporation. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,669 of 2,919 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Baton Water Corporation'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 91%
- Non-lead 8.6%
Latest lead test for Baton Water Corporation (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 Baton Water Corporation.
Water systems serving Cajah's Mountain
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Water CorporationMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,669 | 0% |
| Caldwell County Water--WestServes nearby areas | 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 Cajah's Mountain
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Baton Water Corporation'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
- Hudson412 lead + galv. lines
- Gamewellno lead reported
- Lenoir412 lead + galv. lines
- Sawmillsno lead reported
- Rutherford College10 unknown
- Valdese40 lead + galv. lines
- Connelly Springs3,068 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
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Questions
Does Cajah's Mountain, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Baton Water Corporation still lists 2,669 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cajah's Mountain?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cajah's Mountain in Baton Water Corporation's service area (PWSID NC0114025). Caldwell County Water--West also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cajah's Mountain home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Baton Water Corporation'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 Cajah's Mountain 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 Baton Water Corporation whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.