North Carolina · population 1,044
Lead pipes in Montreat, NC
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montreat (population 1,044) gets its water from Town of Black Mountain. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,886, with 2,988 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Black Mountain'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Town of Black Mountain (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Black Mountain.
Water systems serving Montreat
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Black MountainMain system | 0 | 3 | 2,988 | <0.1% |
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 Montreat
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Black Mountain'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
- Black Mountain3 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Lure507 unknown
- Weaverville82 lead + galv. lines
- Asheville221 lead + galv. lines
- Biltmore Forestno lead reported
- Woodfin221 lead + galv. lines
- Marion131 lead + galv. lines
- Mars Hill190 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Montreat, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Black Mountain, which serves Montreat, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,988 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montreat?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montreat in Town of Black Mountain's service area (PWSID NC0111020).
How do I check whether my Montreat home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Black Mountain'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 Montreat 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 Black Mountain whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.