Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 3,771

Lead pipes in Hudson, NC

412 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hudson (population 3,771) gets its water from City of Lenoir. That system reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,218, with 5,864 more of unknown material.

3.7% of City of Lenoir'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%).

0Lead
412Galvanized, replace
5,864Unknown material
4,942Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Lenoir (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 Lenoir.

Water systems serving Hudson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of LenoirMain system04125,8643.7%
Caldwell Co Water System-SeAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Caldwell County Water--WestAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Town of SawmillsServes nearby areas0000%

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 Hudson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lenoir's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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 Hudson, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Lenoir, which serves Hudson, reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,864 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hudson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hudson in City of Lenoir's service area (PWSID NC0114010). Caldwell Co Water System-Se, Caldwell County Water--West, Town of Sawmills also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Lenoir'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 Hudson 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 Lenoir whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.