North Carolina · population 19,519
Lead pipes in Kinston, NC
128 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kinston (population 19,519) gets its water from City of Kinston. That system reported 25 lead and 103 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,426, with 9,459 more of unknown material.
1.1% of City of Kinston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for City of Kinston (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Kinston.
Water systems serving Kinston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KinstonMain system | 25 | 103 | 9,459 | 1.1% |
| North Lenoir Water CorpAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Deep Run Water CorporationServes 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 Kinston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Kinston'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
- Grifton1,239 unknown
- La Grangeno lead reported
- Snow Hill48 lead + galv. lines
- Walnut Creek4,312 unknown
- Ayden1,785 unknown
- Winterville1,366 unknown
- Farmville3,816 unknown
- Goldsboro79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kinston, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Kinston, which serves Kinston, reported 25 lead and 103 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,459 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kinston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kinston in City of Kinston's service area (PWSID NC0454010). North Lenoir Water Corp, Deep Run Water Corporation also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kinston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Kinston'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 Kinston 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 Kinston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.