North Carolina · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Durham County, NC
13 community water systems serving Durham County reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 55,112 of unknown material. The most are in City of Durham.
<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 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Durham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DurhamDurham | 0 | 37 | 54,372 | <0.1% |
| Greymoss S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0% |
| Willow Hill S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Fox Run S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Canterbury EstatesDurham | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Cardens Creek S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Trapper`s Creek S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Heather Glen S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Masonwoods S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Brentwood S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Shaw Hills S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Lake Ridge ParkDurham | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Hardscrabble S/DDurham | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Durham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Durham County reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 55,112 of unknown material.
Which Durham County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Durham (37).
How do I check my home in Durham 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.