North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alexander County, NC
7 community water systems serving Alexander County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,797 of unknown material. The most are in Alexander Co WTR Dist.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Alexander County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Co WTR DistTaylorsville | 0 | 5 | 3,736 | <0.1% |
| Heritage Farms S/DBethlehem | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Cedar Wood EstatesTaylorsville | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Five Oaks S/DBethlehem | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Hillsboro S/DBethlehem | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Energy United Water CorpHiddenite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of TaylorsvilleTaylorsville | 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 Alexander County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alexander County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,797 of unknown material.
Which Alexander County water systems have the most lead lines?
Alexander Co WTR Dist (5).
How do I check my home in Alexander 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.