North Carolina · population 11,333
Lead pipes in Summerfield, NC
1 lines still unidentified
Most of Summerfield (population 11,333) gets its water from Ridgewood S/D. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1 of 291 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Ridgewood S/D'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 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Ridgewood S/D (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.5 ppb 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 Ridgewood S/D.
Water systems serving Summerfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood S/DMain system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Henson Farms S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Summerfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ridgewood S/D'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
- Oak Ridge4 unknown
- Greensboro17 lead + galv. lines
- Kernersville627 lead + galv. lines
- Jamestown1,048 unknown
- Madison984 unknown
- High Point226 lead + galv. lines
- Walkertown627 lead + galv. lines
- Reidsville5,291 unknown
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Questions
Does Summerfield, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Ridgewood S/D still lists 1 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Summerfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Summerfield in Ridgewood S/D's service area (PWSID NC0241210). Henson Farms S/D also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Summerfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ridgewood S/D'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 Summerfield 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 Ridgewood S/D whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.