North Carolina · population 10,709
Lead pipes in Waynesville, NC
17 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waynesville (population 10,709) gets its water from Town of Waynesville. That system reported 5 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,180, with 6,047 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Town of Waynesville'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Town of Waynesville (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Town of Waynesville.
Water systems serving Waynesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WaynesvilleMain system | 5 | 12 | 6,047 | 0.2% |
| Junaluska Sanitary DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 935 | 0% |
| Lake Junaluska AssemblyServes nearby areas | 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 Waynesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Waynesville'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
- Clyde2 lead + galv. lines
- Canton3,266 unknown
- Sylva1 lead + galv. lines
- Brevard400 unknown
- Mills River20 lead + galv. lines
- Woodfin221 lead + galv. lines
- Asheville221 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Waynesville, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Waynesville, which serves Waynesville, reported 5 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,047 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waynesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waynesville in Town of Waynesville's service area (PWSID NC0144010). Junaluska Sanitary District, Lake Junaluska Assembly also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waynesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Waynesville'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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.