North Carolina · population 301,870
Lead pipes in Durham, NC
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Durham (population 301,870) gets its water from City of Durham. That system reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 109,515, with 54,372 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Durham'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for City of Durham (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 Durham.
Water systems serving Durham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DurhamMain system | 0 | 37 | 54,372 | <0.1% |
| Hardscrabble S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Greymoss S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0% |
| Willow Hill S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Canterbury EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Fox Run S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Heather Glen S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Cardens Creek S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Whispering PinesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Trapper`s Creek S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Lake Ridge ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Masonwoods S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Brentwood S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Shaw Hills S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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 Durham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Durham'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
- Chapel Hill104 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville2 lead + galv. lines
- Carrboro104 lead + galv. lines
- Butner3,852 unknown
- Cary2 lead + galv. lines
- Apexno lead reported
- Raleigh427 lead + galv. lines
- Stem3,852 unknown
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Questions
Does Durham, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Durham, which serves Durham, reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 54,372 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Durham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Durham in City of Durham's service area (PWSID NC0332010). Hardscrabble S/D, Greymoss S/D, Willow Hill S/D, Canterbury Estates, Fox Run S/D, Heather Glen S/D, Cardens Creek S/D, Whispering Pines, Trapper`s Creek S/D, Lake Ridge Park, Masonwoods S/D, Brentwood S/D, Shaw Hills S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Durham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Durham'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 Durham 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 Durham whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.