North Carolina · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chatham County, NC
15 community water systems serving Chatham County reported 52 lead and 302 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,121 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Siler City.
1.8% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Chatham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Siler CitySiler City | 51 | 244 | 811 | 7.9% |
| Town of PittsboroPittsboro | 1 | 58 | 9 | 2.0% |
| Chatham Co-NorthApex | 0 | 0 | 1,443 | 0% |
| Chatham Co-Sw ChathamPittsboro | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0% |
| Chatham Co-AsburyPittsboro | 0 | 0 | 441 | 0% |
| Beechwood Cove/Polks LandingChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0% |
| Chatham S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0% |
| Colvard Farms S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Cole Park PlazaPittsboro | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| Cedar Terrace ApartmentsChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Woodbridge S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Polks Trail S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Cedar Lake CondoChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Chapel Ridge S/DPittsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Goldston-Gulf Sanitary DistGoldston | 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 Chatham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chatham County reported 52 lead and 302 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,121 of unknown material.
Which Chatham County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Siler City (295), Town of Pittsboro (59).
How do I check my home in Chatham 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.