North Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cleveland County, NC
5 community water systems serving Cleveland County reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Kings Mountain.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Cleveland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Kings MountainKings Mountain | 0 | 113 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Town of Boiling SpringsBoiling Springs | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Cleveland County WaterLawndale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ShelbyShelby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grassy Pond Water CorporationGaffney | 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 Cleveland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cleveland County reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material.
Which Cleveland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Kings Mountain (113).
How do I check my home in Cleveland 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.