North Carolina · population 6,270
Lead pipes in Dallas, NC
120 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dallas (population 6,270) gets its water from Town of Dallas. That system reported 0 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,303, with 2,018 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Town of Dallas'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) 3.6%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Town of Dallas (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Dallas.
Water systems serving Dallas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of DallasMain system | 0 | 120 | 2,018 | 3.6% |
| College Park SDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Cedarwood AcresAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Gallagher Trails S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Wimbledon S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Glennburn S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Knollwood S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Winningfield S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Two Rivers UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 22,226 | <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 Dallas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Dallas'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
- Gastonia2 lead + galv. lines
- Lowell536 lead + galv. lines
- Stanley13 lead + galv. lines
- Bessemer1,172 unknown
- Cramerton168 unknown
- Mount Holly47 unknown
- Belmont3,224 unknown
- Kings Mountain113 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dallas, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Dallas, which serves Dallas, reported 0 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,018 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dallas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dallas in Town of Dallas's service area (PWSID NC0136065). College Park SD, Cedarwood Acres, Gallagher Trails S/D, Wimbledon S/D, Glennburn S/D, Knollwood S/D, Winningfield S/D, Two Rivers Utilities also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dallas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Dallas'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 Dallas 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 Dallas whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.