North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ashe County, NC
8 community water systems serving Ashe County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 772 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Jefferson.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Ashe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of JeffersonJefferson | 0 | 5 | 444 | 0.5% |
| Blue Ridge Manor-Nikanor SectWest Jefferson | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| Town of LansingLansing | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Buffalo Meadows S/DJefferson | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge Manor Ash Lake-Holiday LN SecWest Jefferson | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Fleetwood Falls Water SystemFleetwood | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge MNR Ashe Lake Beaver CRK SecWest Jefferson | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Town of West JeffersonWest Jefferson | 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 Ashe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ashe County reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 772 of unknown material.
Which Ashe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Jefferson (5).
How do I check my home in Ashe 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.