North Carolina · population 112,395
Lead pipes in Concord, NC
1,449 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Concord (population 112,395) gets its water from City of Concord. That system reported 0 lead and 1,449 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 44,704, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.2% of City of Concord's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of Concord (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 Concord.
Water systems serving Concord
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ConcordMain system | 0 | 1,449 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Shiloh Church Road S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Whitehurst MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 271 | 0% |
| Zemosa Acres Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 205 | 0% |
| Fieldstone/Cold Springs DevAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Spring Valley MH S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Country Acres MH S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Crestview S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Brafford Farms Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Springdale SDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Rama Woods S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Murray Hills S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Pebble Brook Acres S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Forest Pines S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Country Knoll S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Green Oaks S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Concord
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Concord'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
- Harrisburgno lead reported
- Kannapolis13,350 unknown
- Landis1,518 unknown
- Midland2 unknown
- Davidson66 lead + galv. lines
- China Groveno lead reported
- Huntersville66 lead + galv. lines
- Locust1,451 unknown
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Questions
Does Concord, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Concord, which serves Concord, reported 0 lead and 1,449 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Concord?
EPA's service area maps place most of Concord in City of Concord's service area (PWSID NC0113010). Shiloh Church Road S/D, Whitehurst MHP, Zemosa Acres Water System, Fieldstone/Cold Springs Dev, Spring Valley MH S/D, Country Acres MH S/D, Crestview S/D, Brafford Farms Water System, Springdale SD, Rama Woods S/D, Murray Hills S/D, Pebble Brook Acres S/D, Forest Pines S/D, Country Knoll S/D, Green Oaks S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Concord home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Concord'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 Concord 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 Concord whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.