North Carolina · population 2,391
Lead pipes in Haw River, NC
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Haw River (population 2,391) gets its water from Town of Haw River. That system reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,014, with 428 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Town of Haw River'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) 2.7%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for Town of Haw River (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 Haw River.
Water systems serving Haw River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Haw RiverMain system | 0 | 27 | 428 | 2.7% |
| City of GrahamServes nearby areas | 0 | 187 | 380 | 3.0% |
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 Haw River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Haw River'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
- Green Level813 unknown
- Graham187 lead + galv. lines
- Swepsonville22 lead + galv. lines
- Mebane37 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington84 lead + galv. lines
- Elon822 unknown
- Gibsonville1,202 unknown
- Carrboro104 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Haw River, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Haw River, which serves Haw River, reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 428 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Haw River?
EPA's service area maps place most of Haw River in Town of Haw River's service area (PWSID NC0201020). City of Graham also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Haw River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Haw River'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 Haw River 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 Haw River whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.