Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 14,807

Lead pipes in Henderson, NC

9,810 lines still unidentified

Most of Henderson (population 14,807) gets its water from Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 9,810 of 10,163 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR'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
0Galvanized, replace
9,810Unknown material
353Non-lead

Latest lead test for Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR (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 Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR.

Water systems serving Henderson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTRMain system009,8100%
Vance Co Water District Phase 1Also serves parts of the city0000%
Vance Co Water District Phase 2Also serves parts of the city0000%
Knoll Terrace MHPAlso serves parts of the city0050%
Hunter`s Ridge S/DAlso serves parts of the city00270%

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 Henderson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHenderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR 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 Henderson, NC have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR still lists 9,810 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Henderson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Henderson in Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR's service area (PWSID NC0291010). Vance Co Water District Phase 1, Vance Co Water District Phase 2, Knoll Terrace MHP, Hunter`s Ridge S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR'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 Henderson 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 Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg WTR whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.