North Carolina · population 1,228
Lead pipes in Rutherford College, NC
10 lines still unidentified
Most of Rutherford College (population 1,228) gets its water from Town of Rutherford College. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 10 of 854 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Rutherford College'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 1.2%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Town of Rutherford College (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 Town of Rutherford College.
Water systems serving Rutherford College
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rutherford CollegeMain system | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Icard Township Water CorpServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,068 | 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 Rutherford College
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Rutherford College'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
- Connelly Springs3,068 unknown
- Valdese40 lead + galv. lines
- Drexel1,134 unknown
- Sawmillsno lead reported
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Granite Falls1,656 unknown
- Cajah's Mountain2,669 unknown
- Hudson412 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rutherford College, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Rutherford College still lists 10 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rutherford College?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rutherford College in Town of Rutherford College's service area (PWSID NC0112055). Icard Township Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rutherford College home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Rutherford College'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 Rutherford College 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 Rutherford College whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.