North Carolina · population 4,989
Lead pipes in Pittsboro, NC
59 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pittsboro (population 4,989) gets its water from Town of Pittsboro. That system reported 1 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,879, with 9 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Town of Pittsboro's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Town of Pittsboro (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Town of Pittsboro.
Water systems serving Pittsboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of PittsboroMain system | 1 | 58 | 9 | 2.0% |
| Chatham Co-Sw ChathamAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0% |
| Chapel Ridge S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chatham Co-AsburyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 441 | 0% |
| Cole Park PlazaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| Chatham Co-NorthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,443 | 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 Pittsboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Pittsboro'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
- Carrboro104 lead + galv. lines
- Chapel Hill104 lead + galv. lines
- Apexno lead reported
- Sanford15,612 unknown
- Siler295 lead + galv. lines
- Holly Springsno lead reported
- Cary2 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pittsboro, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Pittsboro, which serves Pittsboro, reported 1 lead and 58 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pittsboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pittsboro in Town of Pittsboro's service area (PWSID NC0319015). Chatham Co-Sw Chatham, Chapel Ridge S/D, Chatham Co-Asbury, Cole Park Plaza, Chatham Co-North also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pittsboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Pittsboro'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 Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.