North Carolina · population 12,806
Lead pipes in Smithfield, NC
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Smithfield (population 12,806) gets its water from Town of Smithfield. That system reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,774, with 5,554 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Town of Smithfield'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 3.1%
Latest lead test for Town of Smithfield (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 Smithfield.
Water systems serving Smithfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SmithfieldMain system | 1 | 42 | 5,554 | 0.7% |
| Johnston Co-EastAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Smithfield South Water DistAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0% |
| Johnston Co-WestServes 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 Smithfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Smithfield'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
- Selma2,346 unknown
- Wilson's Millsno lead reported
- Four Oaksno lead reported
- Clayton13 lead + galv. lines
- Archer Lodge12 unknown
- Princeton1 lead + galv. lines
- Benson5 lead + galv. lines
- Wendell150 unknown
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Questions
Does Smithfield, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Smithfield, which serves Smithfield, reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,554 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Smithfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Smithfield in Town of Smithfield's service area (PWSID NC0351010). Johnston Co-East, Smithfield South Water Dist, Johnston Co-West also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Smithfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Smithfield'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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.