North Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bertie County, NC
4 community water systems serving Bertie County reported 6 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Powellsville.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Bertie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of PowellsvillePowellsville | 6 | 9 | 0 | 7.7% |
| Bertie County Regional WaterWindsor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of WindsorWindsor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of AulanderAulander | 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 Bertie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bertie County reported 6 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Bertie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Powellsville (15).
How do I check my home in Bertie 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.