North Carolina · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Anson County, NC
6 community water systems serving Anson County reported 5 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,843 of unknown material. The most are in Peachland Water System.
0.3% of these systems' 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Water systems serving Anson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachland Water SystemPeachland | 4 | 13 | 1 | 5.1% |
| Morven Water SystemMorven | 1 | 6 | 406 | 1.6% |
| Town of WadesboroWadesboro | 0 | 5 | 2,311 | 0.2% |
| Anson County Water SystemLilesville | 0 | 0 | 5,114 | 0% |
| Lilesville Water SystemLilesville | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Ansonville Water SystemAnsonville | 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 Anson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Anson County reported 5 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,843 of unknown material.
Which Anson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Peachland Water System (17), Morven Water System (7), Town of Wadesboro (5).
How do I check my home in Anson 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.