North Carolina · population 1,185
Lead pipes in Mount Gilead, NC
587 lines still unidentified
Most of Mount Gilead (population 1,185) gets its water from Town of Mount Gilead. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 587 of 637 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Mount Gilead'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 92%
- Non-lead 7.8%
Latest lead test for Town of Mount Gilead (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, 1 still open for Town of Mount Gilead.
Water systems serving Mount Gilead
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mount GileadMain system | 0 | 0 | 587 | 0% |
| Montgomery County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,372 | 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 Mount Gilead
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Mount Gilead'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
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Questions
Does Mount Gilead, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Mount Gilead still lists 587 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Gilead?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Gilead in Town of Mount Gilead's service area (PWSID NC0362015). Montgomery County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Gilead home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Mount Gilead'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 Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.