North Carolina · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Columbus County, NC
11 community water systems serving Columbus County reported 0 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,906 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Chadbourn.
2.1% 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) 2.1%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Columbus County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ChadbournChadbourn | 0 | 66 | 78 | 5.8% |
| Town of Tabor CityTabor City | 0 | 66 | 42 | 4.7% |
| Town of Fair BluffFair Bluff | 0 | 63 | 0 | 16% |
| Columbus County Water Dist IVDelco | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Town of BrunswickBrunswick | 0 | 24 | 6 | 10% |
| Dutchess Forest S/DBrunswick | 0 | 19 | 1 | 51% |
| City of WhitevilleWhiteville | 0 | 0 | 1,283 | 0% |
| Town of BoltonBolton | 0 | 0 | 445 | 0% |
| Town of Lake WaccamawLake Waccamaw | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Columbus Co Water Districts II, III, VWhiteville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Columbus Co Water District ITabor City | 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 Columbus County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Columbus County reported 0 lead and 269 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,906 of unknown material.
Which Columbus County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Chadbourn (66), Town of Tabor City (66), Town of Fair Bluff (63).
How do I check my home in Columbus 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.