North Carolina · population 1,680
Lead pipes in Hildebran, NC
3,068 lines still unidentified
Most of Hildebran (population 1,680) gets its water from Icard Township Water Corp. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,068 of 3,851 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Icard Township Water Corp'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%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Icard Township Water Corp (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 Icard Township Water Corp.
Water systems serving Hildebran
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icard Township Water CorpMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,068 | 0% |
| Town of LongviewServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,128 | 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 Hildebran
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Icard Township Water Corp'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
- Connelly Springs3,068 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
- Hickory37 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford College10 unknown
- Sawmillsno lead reported
- Valdese40 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson412 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hildebran, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Icard Township Water Corp still lists 3,068 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hildebran?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hildebran in Icard Township Water Corp's service area (PWSID NC0112060). Town of Longview also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hildebran home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Icard Township Water Corp'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 Hildebran 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 Icard Township Water Corp whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.