North Carolina · population 1,992
Lead pipes in Hertford, NC
113 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hertford (population 1,992) gets its water from Hertford Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 276, with 1 more of unknown material.
41% of Hertford 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) 41%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Hertford 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 Hertford Water System.
Water systems serving Hertford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Water SystemMain system | 0 | 113 | 1 | 41% |
| Perquimans County Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Hertford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hertford 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
- Edenton358 lead + galv. lines
- Elizabeth5,460 unknown
- Plymouth14 lead + galv. lines
- Windsorno lead reported
- Ahoskieno lead reported
- Murfreesboro1,533 unknown
- Williamston381 lead + galv. lines
- Southern Shoresno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hertford, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Hertford Water System, which serves Hertford, reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hertford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hertford in Hertford Water System's service area (PWSID NC0472010). Perquimans County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hertford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.