North Carolina · population 3,773
Lead pipes in Jamestown, NC
1,048 lines still unidentified
Most of Jamestown (population 3,773) gets its water from Town of Jamestown. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,048 of 2,817 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Jamestown'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 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Town of Jamestown (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 Town of Jamestown.
Water systems serving Jamestown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of JamestownMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,048 | 0% |
| City of High PointServes nearby areas | 0 | 226 | 0 | 0.5% |
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 Jamestown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Jamestown'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
- High Point226 lead + galv. lines
- Archdale4,515 unknown
- Greensboro17 lead + galv. lines
- Trinity14 unknown
- Kernersville627 lead + galv. lines
- Thomasville6,696 unknown
- Oak Ridge4 unknown
- Wallburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Jamestown, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Jamestown still lists 1,048 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jamestown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jamestown in Town of Jamestown's service area (PWSID NC0241030). City of High Point also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jamestown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Jamestown'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 Jamestown 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 Town of Jamestown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.