North Carolina · population 19,311
Lead pipes in Graham, NC
187 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Graham (population 19,311) gets its water from City of Graham. That system reported 0 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,265, with 380 more of unknown material.
3.0% of City of Graham's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for City of Graham (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 City of Graham.
Water systems serving Graham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GrahamMain system | 0 | 187 | 380 | 3.0% |
| Orange-Alamance Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,991 | 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 Graham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Graham'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
- Swepsonville22 lead + galv. lines
- Haw River27 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington84 lead + galv. lines
- Green Level813 unknown
- Mebane37 lead + galv. lines
- Elon822 unknown
- Gibsonville1,202 unknown
- Carrboro104 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Graham, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Graham, which serves Graham, reported 0 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 380 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Graham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Graham in City of Graham's service area (PWSID NC0201015). Orange-Alamance Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Graham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Graham'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 Graham 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 City of Graham whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.