North Carolina · population 7,228
Lead pipes in Selma, NC
2,346 lines still unidentified
Most of Selma (population 7,228) gets its water from Town of Selma. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,346 of 2,820 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Selma'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 83%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Town of Selma (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 Selma.
Water systems serving Selma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SelmaMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,346 | 0% |
| Paceville S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Town of SmithfieldServes nearby areas | 1 | 42 | 5,554 | 0.7% |
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 Selma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Selma'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
- Smithfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Wilson's Millsno lead reported
- Princeton1 lead + galv. lines
- Four Oaksno lead reported
- Archer Lodge12 unknown
- Clayton13 lead + galv. lines
- Benson5 lead + galv. lines
- Lucama6 unknown
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Questions
Does Selma, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Selma still lists 2,346 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Selma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Selma in Town of Selma's service area (PWSID NC0351015). Paceville S/D, Town of Smithfield also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Selma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Selma'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 Selma 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 Selma whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.