Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 1,507

Lead pipes in Princeton, NC

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Princeton (population 1,507) gets its water from Town of Princeton. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 818, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Town of Princeton'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%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
817Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Princeton (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 8 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based, 2 still open for Town of Princeton.

Water systems serving Princeton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of PrincetonMain system0100.1%
Fork Township Sanitary DistrictServes nearby areas0000%

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 Princeton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Princeton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Princeton details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Princeton, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Princeton, which serves Princeton, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Princeton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Princeton in Town of Princeton's service area (PWSID NC0351050). Fork Township Sanitary District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Princeton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Town of Princeton'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 Princeton 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 Princeton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.