North Carolina · population 1,372
Lead pipes in Weldon, NC
36 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Weldon (population 1,372) gets its water from Weldon Water System. That system reported 8 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 663, with 94 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Weldon Water System'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 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Weldon Water System (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 Weldon Water System.
Water systems serving Weldon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Water SystemMain system | 8 | 28 | 94 | 5.4% |
| Halifax Co--HalifaxServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,924 | 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 Weldon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Weldon Water System'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
- Roanoke Rapids3 lead + galv. lines
- Enfield1,375 unknown
- Scotland Neck1,360 unknown
- Murfreesboro1,533 unknown
- Dortchesno lead reported
- Rocky Mount15,560 unknown
- Ahoskieno lead reported
- Tarboro2,207 unknown
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Questions
Does Weldon, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Weldon Water System, which serves Weldon, reported 8 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 94 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Weldon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Weldon in Weldon Water System's service area (PWSID NC0442020). Halifax Co--Halifax also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Weldon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Weldon Water System'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 Weldon 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 Weldon Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.