North Carolina · population 2,192
Lead pipes in Spruce Pine, NC
283 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Spruce Pine (population 2,192) gets its water from Town of Spruce Pine. That system reported 0 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,320, with 1,240 more of unknown material.
12% of Town of Spruce Pine'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for Town of Spruce Pine (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 Spruce Pine.
Water systems serving Spruce Pine
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Spruce PineMain system | 0 | 283 | 1,240 | 12% |
| Swiss Pine LakesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Bear Den AcresAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 68 | 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 Spruce Pine
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Spruce Pine'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
- Marion131 lead + galv. lines
- Banner Elk12 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Alpine9,659 unknown
- Montreat3 lead + galv. lines
- Morganton9,659 unknown
- Black Mountain3 lead + galv. lines
- Gamewellno lead reported
- Blowing Rock3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Spruce Pine, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Spruce Pine, which serves Spruce Pine, reported 0 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,240 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spruce Pine?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spruce Pine in Town of Spruce Pine's service area (PWSID NC0161010). Swiss Pine Lakes, Bear Den Acres also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spruce Pine home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Spruce Pine'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 Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.