North Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cherokee County, NC
5 community water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 306 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Andrews.
<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 6.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Cherokee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of AndrewsAndrews | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Bear Paw ResortMurphy | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0% |
| Town of MurphyMurphy | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Granny SquirrelAndrews | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Marble Community WTR SystemMarble | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Cherokee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 306 of unknown material.
Which Cherokee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Andrews (2).
How do I check my home in Cherokee 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.