North Carolina · population 4,492
Lead pipes in Edenton, NC
358 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Edenton (population 4,492) gets its water from Town of Edenton. That system reported 0 lead and 358 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,233, with 0 more of unknown material.
16% of Town of Edenton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Town of Edenton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Town of Edenton.
Water systems serving Edenton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of EdentonMain system | 0 | 358 | 0 | 16% |
| Chowan Co Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Edenton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Edenton'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
- Hertford113 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth14 lead + galv. lines
- Windsorno lead reported
- Elizabeth5,460 unknown
- Ahoskieno lead reported
- Williamston381 lead + galv. lines
- Belhavenno lead reported
- Murfreesboro1,533 unknown
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Questions
Does Edenton, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Edenton, which serves Edenton, reported 0 lead and 358 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Edenton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Edenton in Town of Edenton's service area (PWSID NC0421010). Chowan Co Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Edenton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Edenton'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 Edenton 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 Edenton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.