North Carolina · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Caldwell County, NC
9 community water systems serving Caldwell County reported 0 lead and 421 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,615 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lenoir.
1.5% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Caldwell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LenoirGranite Falls | 0 | 412 | 5,864 | 3.7% |
| Patterson SchoolLenoir | 0 | 9 | 1 | 56% |
| Baton Water CorporationGranite Falls | 0 | 0 | 2,669 | 0% |
| Town of Granite FallsGranite Falls | 0 | 0 | 1,656 | 0% |
| Green Mountain ParkLenoir | 0 | 0 | 370 | 0% |
| Misty MountainBlowing Rock | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Caldwell Co Water System-SeHudson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Caldwell County Water--WestHudson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of SawmillsGranite Falls | 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 Caldwell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Caldwell County reported 0 lead and 421 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,615 of unknown material.
Which Caldwell County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Lenoir (412), Patterson School (9).
How do I check my home in Caldwell 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.