North Carolina · population 11,282
Lead pipes in Elon, NC
822 lines still unidentified
Most of Elon (population 11,282) gets its water from Town of Elon. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 822 of 2,076 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Elon'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 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Town of Elon (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 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, 1 still open for Town of Elon.
Water systems serving Elon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ElonMain system | 0 | 0 | 822 | 0% |
| Town of OssipeeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Springfield EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Town of GibsonvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,202 | 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 Elon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Elon'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
- Gibsonville1,202 unknown
- Burlington84 lead + galv. lines
- Graham187 lead + galv. lines
- Haw River27 lead + galv. lines
- Green Level813 unknown
- Swepsonville22 lead + galv. lines
- Mebane37 lead + galv. lines
- Greensboro17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elon, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Elon still lists 822 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elon in Town of Elon's service area (PWSID NC0201025). Town of Ossipee, Springfield Estates, Town of Gibsonville also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Elon'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 Elon 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 Elon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.