Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 31,732

Lead pipes in Clayton, NC

13 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Clayton (population 31,732) gets its water from Town of Clayton. That system reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,802, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Town of Clayton'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%).

0Lead
13Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
11,789Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Clayton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Clayton.

Water systems serving Clayton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of ClaytonMain system01300.1%
Flowers PlantationAlso serves parts of the city00120%
Town of Clayton - NorthAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Winston Pointe S/DAlso serves parts of the city0000%
White Oak PlantationAlso serves parts of the city00700%
Willowbrook DevelopmentAlso serves parts of the city00370%
Dutchess Downs MH S/DAlso serves parts of the city00420%
Johnston Co-WestServes nearby areas0000%

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 Clayton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Clayton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Clayton details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Clayton, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Clayton, which serves Clayton, reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Clayton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Clayton in Town of Clayton's service area (PWSID NC0351020). Flowers Plantation, Town of Clayton - North, Winston Pointe S/D, White Oak Plantation, Willowbrook Development, Dutchess Downs MH S/D, Johnston Co-West also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Clayton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Town of Clayton'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 Clayton 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 Clayton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.