North Carolina · population 18,502
Lead pipes in Pinehurst, NC
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pinehurst (population 18,502) gets its water from Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,720, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst (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 Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst.
Water systems serving Pinehurst
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Co Public Util-PinehurstMain system | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Clarendon Gardens S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Town of TaylortownServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 289 | 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 Pinehurst
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst'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
- Southern Pines4,538 unknown
- Aberdeen2 lead + galv. lines
- Foxfireno lead reported
- Pinebluff23 lead + galv. lines
- Whispering Pines777 unknown
- Carthage12 lead + galv. lines
- Vass13 lead + galv. lines
- Raefordno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pinehurst, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst, which serves Pinehurst, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pinehurst?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pinehurst in Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst's service area (PWSID NC0363108). Clarendon Gardens S/D, Town of Taylortown also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pinehurst home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst'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 Pinehurst 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 Moore Co Public Util-Pinehurst whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.