North Carolina · population 4,578
Lead pipes in Raeford, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of Raeford (population 4,578) gets its water from City of Raeford, which reported 2,903 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Raeford'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Raeford (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Raeford.
Water systems serving Raeford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RaefordMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Water Supply INCAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Hoke Co Regional Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hoke Co Regional--RockfishAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hillcrest-Scurlock Water INCAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Raeford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Raeford'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
- Red Springs5 unknown
- Hope Mills247 lead + galv. lines
- Aberdeen2 lead + galv. lines
- Fayetteville247 lead + galv. lines
- Pinebluff23 lead + galv. lines
- Southern Pines4,538 unknown
- Maxton1,188 unknown
- St. Paulsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Raeford, NC have lead pipes?
City of Raeford, which serves Raeford, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Raeford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Raeford in City of Raeford's service area (PWSID NC0347010). Northwest Water Supply INC, Hoke Co Regional Water System, Hoke Co Regional--Rockfish, Hillcrest-Scurlock Water INC also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Raeford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Raeford'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 Raeford 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 City of Raeford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.