North Carolina · population 2,978
Lead pipes in Troy, NC
1,428 lines still unidentified
Most of Troy (population 2,978) gets its water from Town of Troy. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,428 of 1,428 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Troy'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Town of Troy (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Troy.
Water systems serving Troy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of TroyMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,428 | 0% |
| Woodrun S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 130 | 0.2% |
| Carolina Forest Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Montgomery County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,372 | 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 Troy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Troy'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 Troy, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Troy still lists 1,428 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Troy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Troy in Town of Troy's service area (PWSID NC0362020). Woodrun S/D, Carolina Forest Water System, Montgomery County Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Troy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Troy'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 Troy 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 Troy whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.