North Carolina · population 2,882
Lead pipes in River Bend, NC
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of River Bend (population 2,882) gets its water from Town of River Bend. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,561, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Town of River Bend'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Town of River Bend (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Town of River Bend.
Water systems serving River Bend
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of River BendMain system | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Jones County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,428 | 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 River Bend
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of River Bend'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
- Trent Woods6,161 unknown
- New Bern6,161 unknown
- Havelockno lead reported
- Bayborono lead reported
- Richlandsno lead reported
- Newportno lead reported
- Swansboro17,422 unknown
- Cape Carteretno lead reported
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Questions
Does River Bend, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of River Bend, which serves River Bend, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to River Bend?
EPA's service area maps place most of River Bend in Town of River Bend's service area (PWSID NC0425113). Jones County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my River Bend home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of River Bend'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 River Bend 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 River Bend whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.