Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 12,353

Lead pipes in Lincolnton, NC

4,061 lines still unidentified

Most of Lincolnton (population 12,353) gets its water from City of Lincolnton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,061 of 6,016 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of City of Lincolnton'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%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,061Unknown material
1,955Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Lincolnton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Lincolnton.

Water systems serving Lincolnton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of LincolntonMain system004,0610%
Milton Acres S/DAlso serves parts of the city0010%
Coral Park S/DAlso serves parts of the city00130%
Lincoln County WTPServes nearby areas001,1980%

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 Lincolnton

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Lincolnton details

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.

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 Lincolnton, NC have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but City of Lincolnton still lists 4,061 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lincolnton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lincolnton in City of Lincolnton's service area (PWSID NC0155010). Milton Acres S/D, Coral Park S/D, Lincoln County WTP also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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