North Carolina · population 4,094
Lead pipes in Elkin, NC
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elkin (population 4,094) gets its water from Town of Elkin. That system reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,253, with 1,824 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Town of Elkin'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Town of Elkin (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 Town of Elkin.
Water systems serving Elkin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ElkinMain system | 0 | 19 | 1,824 | 0.8% |
| Allen Woods VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Mitchell BluffAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Town of JonesvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 80 | 320 | 5.4% |
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 Elkin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Elkin'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
- Jonesville80 lead + galv. lines
- Dobson336 unknown
- North Wilkesboro64 unknown
- Wilkesboro9 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Airy3,011 unknown
- Pilot Mountain840 unknown
- Lewisville627 lead + galv. lines
- Kingno lead reported
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Questions
Does Elkin, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Elkin, which serves Elkin, reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,824 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elkin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elkin in Town of Elkin's service area (PWSID NC0286020). Allen Woods Village, Mitchell Bluff, Town of Jonesville also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elkin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Elkin'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 Elkin 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 Elkin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.