Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 307,381

Lead pipes in Greensboro, NC

17 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Greensboro (population 307,381) gets its water from City of Greensboro. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 109,822, with 67,123 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of City of Greensboro'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%).

0Lead
17Galvanized, replace
67,123Unknown material
42,682Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Greensboro (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 for City of Greensboro.

Water systems serving Greensboro

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of GreensboroMain system01767,123<0.1%
Staffordshire EstatesAlso serves parts of the city0020%
Monticello EstatesAlso serves parts of the city00540%
Holiday Hills WTR SystemAlso serves parts of the city00240%
Candy Creek EstatesAlso serves parts of the city00260%
Bon Aire AcresAlso serves parts of the city00100%
Quail Meadows SDAlso serves parts of the city0090%
Countryside S/DAlso serves parts of the city00100%

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 Greensboro

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Greensboro, which serves Greensboro, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67,123 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Greensboro?

EPA's service area maps place most of Greensboro in City of Greensboro's service area (PWSID NC0241010). Staffordshire Estates, Monticello Estates, Holiday Hills WTR System, Candy Creek Estates, Bon Aire Acres, Quail Meadows SD, Countryside S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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