North Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Beaufort County, NC
5 community water systems serving Beaufort County reported 17 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,599 of unknown material. The most are in City of Washington.
0.5% 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Beaufort County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WashingtonWashington | 4 | 107 | 2,597 | 2.4% |
| Chocowinity Water SystemChocowinity | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1.0% |
| Beaufort Co Northside Regional WaterWashington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Beaufort Co SouthsideEdward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Belhaven Water SystemBelhaven | 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 Beaufort County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Beaufort County reported 17 lead and 107 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,599 of unknown material.
Which Beaufort County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Washington (111), Chocowinity Water System (13).
How do I check my home in Beaufort 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.