Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 125,284

Lead pipes in Wilmington, NC

No lead lines reported

Most of Wilmington (population 125,284) gets its water from Cfpua-Wilmington, which reported 72,785 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Cfpua-Wilmington'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%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
72,785Non-lead

Latest lead test for Cfpua-Wilmington (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 Cfpua-Wilmington.

Water systems serving Wilmington

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Cfpua-WilmingtonMain system0000%
The Cape Master SystemAlso serves parts of the city00550%
South Ridge MHPAlso serves parts of the city00460%

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 Wilmington

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cfpua-Wilmington's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCfpua-Wilmington details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Wilmington, NC have lead pipes?

Cfpua-Wilmington, which serves Wilmington, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Wilmington?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wilmington in Cfpua-Wilmington's service area (PWSID NC0465010). The Cape Master System, South Ridge MHP also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Wilmington home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Cfpua-Wilmington'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 Wilmington 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 Cfpua-Wilmington whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.