North Carolina · population 3,190
Lead pipes in Plymouth, NC
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Plymouth (population 3,190) gets its water from Plymouth Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,345, with 887 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Plymouth Water System'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 66%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for Plymouth Water System (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 Plymouth Water System.
Water systems serving Plymouth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Water SystemMain system | 0 | 14 | 887 | 1.0% |
| Washington 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 Plymouth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Plymouth Water System'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
- Windsorno lead reported
- Edenton358 lead + galv. lines
- Williamston381 lead + galv. lines
- Belhavenno lead reported
- Washington111 lead + galv. lines
- Hertford113 lead + galv. lines
- Robersonville162 lead + galv. lines
- Ahoskieno lead reported
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Questions
Does Plymouth, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Plymouth Water System, which serves Plymouth, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 887 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Plymouth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Plymouth in Plymouth Water System's service area (PWSID NC0494010). Washington County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Plymouth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Plymouth Water System'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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.