North Carolina · population 2,514
Lead pipes in Grifton, NC
1,239 lines still unidentified
Most of Grifton (population 2,514) gets its water from Town of Grifton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,239 of 1,255 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Grifton'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 99%
- Non-lead 1.3%
Latest lead test for Town of Grifton (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 Grifton.
Water systems serving Grifton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of GriftonMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,239 | 0% |
| Bell Arthur Water CorpServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Grifton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Grifton'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
- Ayden1,785 unknown
- Winterville1,366 unknown
- Kinston128 lead + galv. lines
- Snow Hill48 lead + galv. lines
- Greenvilleno lead reported
- Farmville3,816 unknown
- La Grangeno lead reported
- Walnut Creek4,312 unknown
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Questions
Does Grifton, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Grifton still lists 1,239 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grifton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grifton in Town of Grifton's service area (PWSID NC0474035). Bell Arthur Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grifton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Grifton'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 Grifton 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 Grifton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.