North Carolina · population 7,764
Lead pipes in King, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of King (population 7,764) gets its water from City of King, which reported 9,303 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of King'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of King (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.4 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 City of King.
Water systems serving King
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KingMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Winston-SalemServes nearby areas | 51 | 576 | 3,194 | 0.4% |
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 King
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of King'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
- Tobaccovilleno lead reported
- Rural Hall627 lead + galv. lines
- Pilot Mountain840 unknown
- Lewisville627 lead + galv. lines
- Walkertown627 lead + galv. lines
- Clemmons627 lead + galv. lines
- Bermuda Run76 lead + galv. lines
- Kernersville627 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does King, NC have lead pipes?
City of King, which serves King, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to King?
EPA's service area maps place most of King in City of King's service area (PWSID NC0285010). City of Winston-Salem also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my King home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of King'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 King 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 King whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.