North Carolina · population 2,694
Lead pipes in Sylva, NC
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sylva (population 2,694) gets its water from Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1, with 0 more of unknown material.
100% of Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva'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) 100%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva.
Water systems serving Sylva
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Assisted Living of SylvaMain system | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer AuthAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Sylva
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva'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
- Maggie Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesville17 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin10 lead + galv. lines
- Clyde2 lead + galv. lines
- Highlands2,105 unknown
- Canton3,266 unknown
- Brevard400 unknown
- Mills River20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sylva, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva, which serves Sylva, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sylva?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sylva in Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva's service area (PWSID NC0150157). Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sylva home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva'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 Sylva 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 Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.