North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Craven County, NC
8 community water systems serving Craven County reported 0 lead and 244 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,941 of unknown material. The most are in Havelock Water System.
0.5% 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Craven County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Water SystemHavelock | 0 | 234 | 0 | 4.3% |
| Town of River BendRiver Bend | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.6% |
| City of New BernNew Bern | 0 | 0 | 6,161 | 0% |
| Fairfield HarbourBridgeton | 0 | 0 | 760 | 0% |
| Marine Corps Air Station Cherry PointCherry Point | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Craven County Water SystemNew Bern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| First Craven Sanitary DistrictBridgeton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vanceboro Water SystemVanceboro | 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 Craven County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Craven County reported 0 lead and 244 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,941 of unknown material.
Which Craven County water systems have the most lead lines?
Havelock Water System (234), Town of River Bend (10).
How do I check my home in Craven 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.