North Carolina · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Burke County, NC
11 community water systems serving Burke County reported 2 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,493 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Valdese.
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 63%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Burke County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ValdeseValdese | 0 | 40 | 4,121 | 0.7% |
| Brentwood Water AssociationGlen Alpine | 1 | 0 | 1,460 | <0.1% |
| Brentwood-Jamestown RoadMorganton | 1 | 0 | 1,019 | <0.1% |
| City of MorgantonMorganton | 0 | 0 | 9,659 | 0% |
| Icard Township Water CorpHildebran | 0 | 0 | 3,068 | 0% |
| Town of DrexelDrexel | 0 | 0 | 1,134 | 0% |
| Cliftwood West Water SystemHickory | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Town of Rutherford CollegeRutherford Coll | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Rhodhiss Town of Henry StRhodhiss | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| East Shores S/DMorganton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Burke Co. Water-SouthMorganton | 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 Burke County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Burke County reported 2 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,493 of unknown material.
Which Burke County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Valdese (40), Brentwood Water Association (1), Brentwood-Jamestown Road (1).
How do I check my home in Burke 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.