North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Avery County, NC
8 community water systems serving Avery County reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,691 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Banner Elk.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Water systems serving Avery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Banner ElkBanner Elk | 0 | 12 | 465 | 1.7% |
| Linville Land HarborLinville | 0 | 0 | 1,452 | 0% |
| Sugar Mountain UtilityBanner Elk | 0 | 0 | 1,269 | 0% |
| Town of CrossnoreCrossnore | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0% |
| Linville RidgeLinville | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0% |
| Elk River Club DevelopmentBanner Elk | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Linville Resorts INCLinville | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Ski CountryBanner Elk | 0 | 0 | 72 | 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Avery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Avery County reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,691 of unknown material.
Which Avery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Banner Elk (12).
How do I check my home in Avery 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.