North Carolina · population 1,469
Lead pipes in Dobson, NC
336 lines still unidentified
Most of Dobson (population 1,469) gets its water from Town of Dobson. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 336 of 1,153 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Dobson'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Town of Dobson (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, 1 still open for Town of Dobson.
Water systems serving Dobson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of DobsonMain system | 0 | 0 | 336 | 0% |
| Snow Hill Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Windgate S/DServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Dobson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Dobson'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
- Mount Airy3,011 unknown
- Elkin19 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesville80 lead + galv. lines
- Pilot Mountain840 unknown
- Kingno lead reported
- Tobaccovilleno lead reported
- Lewisville627 lead + galv. lines
- Rural Hall627 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dobson, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Dobson still lists 336 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dobson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dobson in Town of Dobson's service area (PWSID NC0286030). Snow Hill Water System, Windgate S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dobson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Dobson'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 Dobson 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 Dobson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.