North Carolina · population 45,081
Lead pipes in Hickory, NC
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hickory (population 45,081) gets its water from City of Hickory. That system reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,210, with 15,826 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Hickory'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for City of Hickory (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 City of Hickory.
Water systems serving Hickory
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HickoryMain system | 0 | 37 | 15,826 | 0.2% |
| Homestead S/D Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0% |
| Woodridge S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Forest Ridge S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Jacob`s View S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Clearview Acres S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Jamestowne S/D Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Sherwood Forest S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Greenbriar S/D Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Ponderosa S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Snow Creek Heights Water SystAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Riverview Acres Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Herman Acres S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Spring Valley Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Sunny Acres IAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Tranquil Village S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Cliftwood West Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 11 | 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 Hickory
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hickory'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
- Long View2,128 unknown
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Conover31 lead + galv. lines
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
- Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Claremont12 lead + galv. lines
- Connelly Springs3,068 unknown
- Sawmillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hickory, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hickory, which serves Hickory, reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,826 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hickory?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hickory in City of Hickory's service area (PWSID NC0118010). Homestead S/D Water System, Woodridge S/D, Forest Ridge S/D, Jacob`s View S/D, Clearview Acres S/D, Jamestowne S/D Water System, Sherwood Forest S/D, Greenbriar S/D Water System, Ponderosa S/D, Snow Creek Heights Water Syst, Riverview Acres Water System, Herman Acres S/D, Spring Valley Water System, Sunny Acres I, Tranquil Village S/D, Cliftwood West Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hickory home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hickory'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 Hickory 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 City of Hickory whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.