North Carolina · population 8,760
Lead pipes in Conover, NC
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Conover (population 8,760) gets its water from City of Conover. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,476, with 2,344 more of unknown material.
0.5% of City of Conover'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) 0.5%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for City of Conover (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 Conover.
Water systems serving Conover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ConoverMain system | 0 | 31 | 2,344 | 0.5% |
| Landsdown/Eastover S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| Prestige HeightsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Oxford Park Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Spencer RD ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Shiloh S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Brookwood S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Southfork S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| City of NewtonServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 5,128 | <0.1% |
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 Conover
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Conover'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
- Claremont12 lead + galv. lines
- Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Hickory37 lead + galv. lines
- Maidenno lead reported
- Long View2,128 unknown
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
- Taylorsvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Conover, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Conover, which serves Conover, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,344 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Conover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Conover in City of Conover's service area (PWSID NC0118020). Landsdown/Eastover S/D, Prestige Heights, Oxford Park Water System, Spencer RD Park, Shiloh S/D, Brookwood S/D, Southfork S/D, City of Newton also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Conover home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Conover'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 Conover 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 Conover whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.