North Carolina · population 9,738
Lead pipes in Washington, NC
111 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Washington (population 9,738) gets its water from City of Washington. That system reported 4 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,605, with 2,597 more of unknown material.
2.4% of City of Washington's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for City of Washington (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 City of Washington.
Water systems serving Washington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WashingtonMain system | 4 | 107 | 2,597 | 2.4% |
| Beaufort Co Northside Regional WaterAlso 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 Washington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Washington'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
- Greenvilleno lead reported
- Williamston381 lead + galv. lines
- Winterville1,366 unknown
- Robersonville162 lead + galv. lines
- Ayden1,785 unknown
- Belhavenno lead reported
- Bethelno lead reported
- Grifton1,239 unknown
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Questions
Does Washington, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Washington, which serves Washington, reported 4 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,597 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Washington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Washington in City of Washington's service area (PWSID NC0407010). Beaufort Co Northside Regional Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Washington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Washington'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 Washington 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 City of Washington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.