North Carolina · population 2,288
Lead pipes in Cape Carteret, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of Cape Carteret (population 2,288) gets its water from West Carteret Water Corp, which reported 8,150 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of West Carteret Water Corp'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 West Carteret Water Corp (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 West Carteret Water Corp.
Water systems serving Cape Carteret
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret Water CorpMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Goose Creek ResortAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bogue Banks Water CorporationServes 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 Cape Carteret
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Carteret Water Corp'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
- Cedar Pointno lead reported
- Emerald Isleno lead reported
- Swansboro17,422 unknown
- Newportno lead reported
- Pine Knoll Shores197 unknown
- Havelockno lead reported
- Atlantic Beachno lead reported
- Jacksonville204 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cape Carteret, NC have lead pipes?
West Carteret Water Corp, which serves Cape Carteret, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Cape Carteret?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cape Carteret in West Carteret Water Corp's service area (PWSID NC0416040). Goose Creek Resort, Bogue Banks Water Corporation also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cape Carteret home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Carteret Water Corp'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 Cape Carteret 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 West Carteret Water Corp whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.