North Carolina · population 16,987
Lead pipes in Southern Pines, NC
4,538 lines still unidentified
Most of Southern Pines (population 16,987) gets its water from Town of Southern Pines. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,538 of 11,301 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Southern Pines'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 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Town of Southern Pines (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 Southern Pines.
Water systems serving Southern Pines
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Southern PinesMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,538 | 0% |
| East Moore Water 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 Southern Pines
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Southern Pines'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
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Questions
Does Southern Pines, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Southern Pines still lists 4,538 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Southern Pines?
EPA's service area maps place most of Southern Pines in Town of Southern Pines's service area (PWSID NC0363010). East Moore Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Southern Pines home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Southern Pines'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 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.