North Carolina · population 5,850
Lead pipes in Nashville, NC
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nashville (population 5,850) gets its water from Town of Nashville. That system reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,793, with 13 more of unknown material.
3.0% of Town of Nashville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Town of Nashville (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Nashville.
Water systems serving Nashville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of NashvilleMain system | 0 | 53 | 13 | 3.0% |
| Central Nash Water & SewerAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Rocky MountServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 15,560 | 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 Nashville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Nashville'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
- Dortchesno lead reported
- Rocky Mount15,560 unknown
- Spring Hopeno lead reported
- Sharpsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Elm12 lead + galv. lines
- Wilson49 lead + galv. lines
- Louisburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Pinetopsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Nashville, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Nashville, which serves Nashville, reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nashville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nashville in Town of Nashville's service area (PWSID NC0464020). Central Nash Water & Sewer, City of Rocky Mount also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nashville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Nashville'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 Nashville 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 Nashville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.