North Carolina · population 9,322
Lead pipes in Oak Island, NC
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oak Island (population 9,322) gets its water from Town of Oak Island. That system reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,578, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Oak Island'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Oak Island (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 for Town of Oak Island.
Water systems serving Oak Island
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Oak IslandMain system | 1 | 6 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Brunswick 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 Oak Island
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Oak Island'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
- St. Jamesno lead reported
- Southportno lead reported
- Boiling Spring Lakesno lead reported
- Carolina Beachno lead reported
- Shallotteno lead reported
- Lelandno lead reported
- Belvilleno lead reported
- Sunset Beachno lead reported
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Questions
Does Oak Island, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Oak Island, which serves Oak Island, reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oak Island?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oak Island in Town of Oak Island's service area (PWSID NC0410020). Brunswick County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oak Island home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Oak Island'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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.