North Carolina · population 1,341
Lead pipes in West Jefferson, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of West Jefferson (population 1,341) gets its water from Town of West Jefferson, which reported 920 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of West Jefferson'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of West Jefferson (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 Town of West Jefferson.
Water systems serving West Jefferson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of West JeffersonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge Manor-Nikanor SectAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge MNR Ashe Lake Beaver CRK SecAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge Manor Ash Lake-Holiday LN SecAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Town of JeffersonServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 444 | 0.5% |
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 West Jefferson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of West Jefferson'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
- Jefferson5 lead + galv. lines
- Boone1 lead + galv. lines
- Blowing Rock3 lead + galv. lines
- Wilkesboro9 lead + galv. lines
- North Wilkesboro64 unknown
- Banner Elk12 lead + galv. lines
- Lenoir412 lead + galv. lines
- Gamewellno lead reported
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Questions
Does West Jefferson, NC have lead pipes?
Town of West Jefferson, which serves West Jefferson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to West Jefferson?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Jefferson in Town of West Jefferson's service area (PWSID NC0105010). Blue Ridge Manor-Nikanor Sect, Blue Ridge MNR Ashe Lake Beaver CRK Sec, Blue Ridge Manor Ash Lake-Holiday LN Sec, Town of Jefferson also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Jefferson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of West Jefferson'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 West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.