North Carolina · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cumberland County, NC
16 community water systems serving Cumberland County reported 0 lead and 1,853 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 41,301 of unknown material. The most are in Old North Utilities Services/Ft Bragg.
1.4% 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Cumberland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old North Utilities Services/Ft BraggFayetteville | 0 | 1,604 | 4,254 | 25% |
| Fayetteville Public Works CommFayetteville | 0 | 247 | 31,568 | 0.2% |
| Town of Spring LakeSpring Lake | 0 | 2 | 4,689 | <0.1% |
| Town of StedmanStedman | 0 | 0 | 353 | 0% |
| Falcon Water SystemFalcon | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0% |
| Tanglewood South Mhpfayetteville PWCFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Tanglewood Estates S/DFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Brookwood South/Fayetteville PWCCumberland County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Bragg Estates Water SystemSpring Lake | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Braxton Hills/Simmons HeightsFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Stoney Point Ws/Fayetteville PWCFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Mill Creek S/DFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Brookwood Comm WTR SystemFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cliffdale WestFayetteville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastover Sanitary DistrictEastover | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of LindenLinden | 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 Cumberland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cumberland County reported 0 lead and 1,853 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 41,301 of unknown material.
Which Cumberland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Old North Utilities Services/Ft Bragg (1,604), Fayetteville Public Works Comm (247), Town of Spring Lake (2).
How do I check my home in Cumberland 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.