North Carolina · population 8,087
Lead pipes in Siler, NC
295 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Siler (population 8,087) gets its water from Town of Siler City. That system reported 51 lead and 244 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,741, with 811 more of unknown material.
7.9% of Town of Siler City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Town of Siler City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Town of Siler City.
Water systems serving Siler
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Siler CityMain system | 51 | 244 | 811 | 7.9% |
| Chatham Co-Sw ChathamServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 846 | 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 Siler
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Siler City'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
- Ramseur1,366 unknown
- Franklinvilleno lead reported
- Pittsboro59 lead + galv. lines
- Asheboro9,816 unknown
- Randleman41 lead + galv. lines
- Swepsonville22 lead + galv. lines
- Sanford15,612 unknown
- Graham187 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Siler, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Siler City, which serves Siler, reported 51 lead and 244 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 811 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Siler?
EPA's service area maps place most of Siler in Town of Siler City's service area (PWSID NC0319010). Chatham Co-Sw Chatham also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Siler home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Siler City'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 Siler 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 Siler City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.