North Carolina · population 7,397
Lead pipes in Forest, NC
104 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Forest (population 7,397) gets its water from Town of Forest City. That system reported 0 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,662, with 6,017 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Town of Forest 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Town of Forest 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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Forest City.
Water systems serving Forest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Forest CityMain system | 0 | 104 | 6,017 | 1.4% |
| Bridges S/DServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 57 | 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 Forest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Forest City'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
- Spindale3,810 unknown
- Rutherfordton3,810 unknown
- Boiling Springs15 unknown
- Shelbyno lead reported
- Columbusno lead reported
- Lake Lure507 unknown
- Tryonno lead reported
- Marion131 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Forest, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Forest City, which serves Forest, reported 0 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,017 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forest in Town of Forest City's service area (PWSID NC0181010). Bridges S/D also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.