North Carolina · population 7,742
Lead pipes in Kill Devil Hills, NC
2,676 lines still unidentified
Most of Kill Devil Hills (population 7,742) gets its water from Town of Kill Devil Hills. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,676 of 6,939 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Kill Devil Hills'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 39%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Town of Kill Devil Hills (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 ppb 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 Town of Kill Devil Hills.
Water systems serving Kill Devil Hills
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Kill Devil HillsMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,676 | 0% |
| Dare County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 Kill Devil Hills
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Kill Devil Hills'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
- Kitty Hawkno lead reported
- Nags Headno lead reported
- Southern Shoresno lead reported
- Manteono lead reported
- Elizabeth5,460 unknown
- Hertford113 lead + galv. lines
- Edenton358 lead + galv. lines
- Plymouth14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kill Devil Hills, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Kill Devil Hills still lists 2,676 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kill Devil Hills?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kill Devil Hills in Town of Kill Devil Hills's service area (PWSID NC0428015). Dare County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kill Devil Hills home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Kill Devil Hills'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 Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.