North Carolina · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Buncombe County, NC
10 community water systems serving Buncombe County reported 2 lead and 310 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 51,061 of unknown material. The most are in City of Asheville.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 39%
Water systems serving Buncombe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AshevilleAsheville | 2 | 219 | 42,588 | 0.3% |
| Town of WeavervilleWeaverville | 0 | 82 | 737 | 2.5% |
| Bent Creek Water SystemBent Creek | 0 | 6 | 298 | 2.0% |
| Town of Black MountainBlack Mountain | 0 | 3 | 2,988 | <0.1% |
| Woodfin Sanitary Water and SewerWeaverville | 0 | 0 | 4,376 | 0% |
| Dogwood Knolls SubdivisionWeaverville | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Kirk Glen S/DWeaverville | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Rolling Oaks EstatesAsheville | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Twin Creeks S/DFairview | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Town of Biltmore ForestAsheville | 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 Buncombe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Buncombe County reported 2 lead and 310 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 51,061 of unknown material.
Which Buncombe County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Asheville (221), Town of Weaverville (82), Bent Creek Water System (6).
How do I check my home in Buncombe 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.