Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · population 48,579

Lead pipes in Wilson, NC

49 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Wilson (population 48,579) gets its water from City of Wilson. That system reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,046, with 15,026 more of unknown material.

0.2% of City of Wilson'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
49Galvanized, replace
15,026Unknown material
10,971Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Wilson (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 City of Wilson.

Water systems serving Wilson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of WilsonMain system04915,0260.2%
Wilson Co Southwest Water DistAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Wilson Co Southeast Water DistAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Wilson

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Wilson details

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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 Wilson, NC have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Wilson, which serves Wilson, reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,026 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Wilson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wilson in City of Wilson's service area (PWSID NC0498010). Wilson Co Southwest Water Dist, Wilson Co Southeast Water Dist also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Wilson'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 Wilson 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 City of Wilson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.