North Carolina · population 5,888
Lead pipes in Hamlet, NC
340 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hamlet (population 5,888) gets its water from Hamlet Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,228, with 6 more of unknown material.
8.0% of Hamlet Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.0%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Hamlet Water System (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 Hamlet Water System.
Water systems serving Hamlet
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Water SystemMain system | 0 | 340 | 6 | 8.0% |
| Richmond County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,525 | 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 Hamlet
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hamlet Water System'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
- Rockinghamno lead reported
- Laurinburg354 unknown
- Pinebluff23 lead + galv. lines
- Wadesboro5 lead + galv. lines
- Foxfireno lead reported
- Maxton1,188 unknown
- Aberdeen2 lead + galv. lines
- Pinehurst1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hamlet, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Hamlet Water System, which serves Hamlet, reported 0 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hamlet?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hamlet in Hamlet Water System's service area (PWSID NC0377010). Richmond County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hamlet home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hamlet Water System'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 Hamlet 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 Hamlet Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.