North Carolina · population 4,965
Lead pipes in Wadesboro, NC
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wadesboro (population 4,965) gets its water from Town of Wadesboro. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,323, with 2,311 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Town of Wadesboro'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Latest lead test for Town of Wadesboro (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 Wadesboro.
Water systems serving Wadesboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WadesboroMain system | 0 | 5 | 2,311 | 0.2% |
| Anson County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,114 | 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 Wadesboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Wadesboro'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
- Polkton5,114 unknown
- Marshville18 lead + galv. lines
- Rockinghamno lead reported
- Mount Gilead587 unknown
- Norwood1,249 unknown
- Wingateno lead reported
- Hamlet340 lead + galv. lines
- Oakboro33 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wadesboro, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Wadesboro, which serves Wadesboro, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,311 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wadesboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wadesboro in Town of Wadesboro's service area (PWSID NC0304020). Anson County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wadesboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Wadesboro'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 Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.