North Carolina · population 1,595
Lead pipes in Manteo, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of Manteo (population 1,595) gets its water from Town of Manteo, which reported 1,610 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Manteo'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 Town of Manteo (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 Manteo.
Water systems serving Manteo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ManteoMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Manteo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Manteo'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
- Nags Headno lead reported
- Kill Devil Hills2,676 unknown
- Kitty Hawkno lead reported
- Southern Shoresno lead reported
- Elizabeth5,460 unknown
- Hertford113 lead + galv. lines
- Edenton358 lead + galv. lines
- Belhavenno lead reported
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Questions
Does Manteo, NC have lead pipes?
Town of Manteo, which serves Manteo, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Manteo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manteo in Town of Manteo's service area (PWSID NC0428020). Dare County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Manteo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Manteo'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 Manteo 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 Manteo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.