North Carolina · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alamance County, NC
11 community water systems serving Alamance County reported 6 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,854 of unknown material. The most are in City of Graham.
0.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Alamance County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GrahamMebane | 0 | 187 | 380 | 3.0% |
| City of BurlingtonBurlington | 0 | 84 | 1,324 | 0.3% |
| City of MebaneMebane | 0 | 37 | 995 | 0.6% |
| Town of Haw RiverHaw River | 0 | 27 | 428 | 2.7% |
| Town of SwepsonvilleSwepsonville | 0 | 22 | 62 | 1.8% |
| Saxapahaw Utility CompanySaxapahaw | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Town of ElonElon | 0 | 0 | 822 | 0% |
| Town of Green LevelGreen Level | 0 | 0 | 813 | 0% |
| Springfield EstatesElon | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Town of OssipeeElon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of AlamanceBurlington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Alamance County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alamance County reported 6 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,854 of unknown material.
Which Alamance County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Graham (187), City of Burlington (84), City of Mebane (37).
How do I check my home in Alamance County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.