North Carolina · population 4,362
Lead pipes in Franklin, NC
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 4,362) gets its water from Town of Franklin. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,742, with 11 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Town of Franklin'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Town of Franklin (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for Town of Franklin.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of FranklinMain system | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0.3% |
| Watauga VistaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0% |
| Riverbend EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0% |
| Laurel RidgeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| The Gardens at Cat CreekAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Franklin'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
- Highlands2,105 unknown
- Sylva1 lead + galv. lines
- Andrews2 lead + galv. lines
- Maggie Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesville17 lead + galv. lines
- Clyde2 lead + galv. lines
- Murphy72 unknown
- Brevard400 unknown
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Questions
Does Franklin, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Franklin, which serves Franklin, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Town of Franklin's service area (PWSID NC0157010). Watauga Vista, Riverbend Estates, Laurel Ridge, The Gardens at Cat Creek also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Franklin'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 Franklin 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 Franklin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.