North Carolina · population 1,753
Lead pipes in Claremont, NC
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Claremont (population 1,753) gets its water from City of Claremont. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,077, with 392 more of unknown material.
1.1% of City of Claremont's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for City of Claremont (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 Claremont.
Water systems serving Claremont
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ClaremontMain system | 0 | 12 | 392 | 1.1% |
| City of ConoverServes nearby areas | 0 | 31 | 2,344 | 0.5% |
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 Claremont
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Claremont'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
- Conover31 lead + galv. lines
- Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Maidenno lead reported
- Hickory37 lead + galv. lines
- Long View2,128 unknown
- Taylorsvilleno lead reported
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
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Questions
Does Claremont, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Claremont, which serves Claremont, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 392 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Claremont?
EPA's service area maps place most of Claremont in City of Claremont's service area (PWSID NC0118035). City of Conover also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Claremont home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Claremont'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 Claremont 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 Claremont whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.