North Carolina · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Forsyth County, NC
9 community water systems serving Forsyth County reported 51 lead and 576 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,713 of unknown material. The most are in City of Winston-Salem.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 2.3%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Forsyth County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Winston-SalemClemmons | 51 | 576 | 3,194 | 0.4% |
| Yorktown S/DKernersville | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| Abington S/DKernersville | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0% |
| Graystone/Smokerise Water SystemKernersville | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Applegate Water SystemKernersville | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| McBride`s MHPKernersville | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Grandview Water SystemPfafftown | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Country Club AnnexWinston Salem | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Pine Knolls Water SupplyKernersville | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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 Forsyth County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Forsyth County reported 51 lead and 576 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,713 of unknown material.
Which Forsyth County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Winston-Salem (627).
How do I check my home in Forsyth 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.