North Carolina · population 1,774
Lead pipes in Sharpsburg, NC
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sharpsburg (population 1,774) gets its water from Town of Sharpsburg. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,412, with 1,275 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Sharpsburg'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 9.6%
Latest lead test for Town of Sharpsburg (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Sharpsburg.
Water systems serving Sharpsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SharpsburgMain system | 0 | 1 | 1,275 | <0.1% |
| Edgecombe Water & Sewer DistrictServes nearby areas | 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 Sharpsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Sharpsburg'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
- Elm12 lead + galv. lines
- Rocky Mount15,560 unknown
- Nashville53 lead + galv. lines
- Dortchesno lead reported
- Wilson49 lead + galv. lines
- Pinetopsno lead reported
- Tarboro2,207 unknown
- Spring Hopeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Sharpsburg, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Sharpsburg, which serves Sharpsburg, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,275 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sharpsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sharpsburg in Town of Sharpsburg's service area (PWSID NC0464040). Edgecombe Water & Sewer District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sharpsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Sharpsburg'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 Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.