North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, NC
7 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,685 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Bunn.
<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 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BunnBunn | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Town of LouisburgLouisburg | 0 | 1 | 1,695 | <0.1% |
| Lake Royale S/DBunn | 0 | 0 | 643 | 0% |
| Franklin County Water & SewerFranklinton | 0 | 0 | 341 | 0% |
| Sweet Briar S/DLouisburg | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Wilders Village S/DBunn | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Town of FranklintonFranklinton | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,685 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Bunn (7), Town of Louisburg (1).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.