North Carolina · population 3,620
Lead pipes in Wilkesboro, NC
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wilkesboro (population 3,620) gets its water from Town of Wilkesboro. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,017, with 1,651 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Town of Wilkesboro's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Town of Wilkesboro (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Wilkesboro.
Water systems serving Wilkesboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WilkesboroMain system | 0 | 9 | 1,651 | 0.4% |
| Town of North WilkesboroServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 64 | 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 Wilkesboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Wilkesboro'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
- North Wilkesboro64 unknown
- Taylorsvilleno lead reported
- Jonesville80 lead + galv. lines
- Elkin19 lead + galv. lines
- West Jeffersonno lead reported
- Jefferson5 lead + galv. lines
- Lenoir412 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson412 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wilkesboro, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Wilkesboro, which serves Wilkesboro, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,651 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wilkesboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wilkesboro in Town of Wilkesboro's service area (PWSID NC0197025). Town of North Wilkesboro also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wilkesboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Wilkesboro'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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.