North Carolina · population 11,530
Lead pipes in Spring Lake, NC
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Spring Lake (population 11,530) gets its water from Town of Spring Lake. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,692, with 4,689 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Town of Spring Lake'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 100%
- Non-lead <0.1%
Latest lead test for Town of Spring Lake (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 for Town of Spring Lake.
Water systems serving Spring Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Spring LakeMain system | 0 | 2 | 4,689 | <0.1% |
| Bragg Estates Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Old North Utilities Services/Ft BraggServes nearby areas | 0 | 1,604 | 4,254 | 25% |
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 Spring Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Spring Lake'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
- Fayetteville247 lead + galv. lines
- Eastover247 lead + galv. lines
- Hope Mills247 lead + galv. lines
- Vass13 lead + galv. lines
- Lillington3,745 unknown
- Broadwayno lead reported
- Raefordno lead reported
- Stedman353 unknown
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Questions
Does Spring Lake, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Spring Lake, which serves Spring Lake, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,689 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spring Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spring Lake in Town of Spring Lake's service area (PWSID NC0326020). Bragg Estates Water System, Old North Utilities Services/Ft Bragg also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spring Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Spring Lake'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 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.