North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brunswick County, NC
7 community water systems serving Brunswick County reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,083 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Oak Island.
<0.1% 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 1.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Brunswick County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Oak IslandOak Island | 1 | 6 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Town of Holden BeachHolden Beach | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Town of Ocean Isle BeachOcean Isle Beach | 0 | 0 | 1,047 | 0% |
| Chadwick MHPLeland | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Brunswick County Water SystemLeland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2goLeland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| The Village of Bald Head IslandBald Head Island | 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 Brunswick County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brunswick County reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,083 of unknown material.
Which Brunswick County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Oak Island (7), Town of Holden Beach (1).
How do I check my home in Brunswick 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.