Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 1,223

Lead pipes in Elm, NC

12 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Elm (population 1,223) gets its water from Town of Elm City. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 647, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.9% of Town of Elm City'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%).

0Lead
12Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
635Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Elm City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Elm City.

Water systems serving Elm

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of Elm CityMain system01201.9%
City of WilsonServes nearby areas04915,0260.2%

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 Elm

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Elm City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Elm City details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Elm, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Elm City, which serves Elm, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Elm?

EPA's service area maps place most of Elm in Town of Elm City's service area (PWSID NC0498020). City of Wilson also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Elm home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Town of Elm City'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 Elm 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 Elm City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.