North Carolina · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carteret County, NC
16 community water systems serving Carteret County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,329 of unknown material. The most are in Harkers Island Sanitary Dist.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 6.8%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Carteret County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkers Island Sanitary DistHarkers Island | 0 | 17 | 375 | 1.6% |
| Town of BeaufortBeaufort | 0 | 0 | 1,455 | 0% |
| Pine Knoll ShoresMorehead City | 0 | 0 | 197 | 0% |
| Brandywine BayMorehead City | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0% |
| Dogwood Family CampgroundNewport | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Seagate INewport | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Merrimon Water SystemMerrimon | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Seagate IVBeaufort | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Harkers Village S/DHarkers Island | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| West Carteret Water CorpNewport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Morehead CityMorehead City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Atlantic BeachAtlantic Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Newport Water SystemNewport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bogue Banks Water CorporationEmerald Isle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North River/Mill Creek Water Service DisBeaufort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Goose Creek ResortCape Carteret | 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 Carteret County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carteret County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,329 of unknown material.
Which Carteret County water systems have the most lead lines?
Harkers Island Sanitary Dist (17).
How do I check my home in Carteret 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.