Lead Pipe Map

North Carolina · 80 community water systems

Lead pipes in Gaston County, NC

80 community water systems serving Gaston County reported 6 lead and 1,162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,526 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lowell.

1.6% 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%).

6Lead
1,162Galvanized, replace
35,526Unknown
34,930Non-lead

Water systems serving Gaston County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of LowellLowell05361030%3,837
City of Mount HollyMt Holly03723473.9%19,200
Town of DallasDallas01202,0183.6%8,212
Town of RanloRanlo0982725.7%4,511
Town of McAdenvilleMcAdenville0212218.7%930
Town of StanleyStanley0132,4010.5%5,750
Country Time InnKings Mtn600100%59
Two Rivers UtilitiesGastonia0222,226<0.1%96,714
City of BelmontBelmont003,2240%17,477
City of CherryvilleCherryville001,6020%6,353
City of Bessemer CityBessemer City001,1720%5,730
Kings Grant S/DGastonia001680%460
Forestbrook S/DGastonia00790%216
Hickory Village MHPGastonia00770%165
Saddlewood II S/DGastonia00750%323
College Park SDDallas00710%208
Pines MHPGastonia00680%173
Skyview ParkGastonia00640%158
McAdenville CrossroadsMcAdenville00480%470
Fairfax S/DGastonia00480%150
Holly AcresMount Holly00470%137
Don`s MHPGastonia00470%112
Quail Ridge S/DGastonia00460%142
Olde Lamp PlaceGastonia00450%119
Beverly Acres.Gastonia00430%137
Goodwill AcresGastonia00420%137
Wesley Acres No 2Gastonia00400%168
Old Providence S/DGastonia00400%140
Magnolia MHPGastonia00400%94
Countryside Estates MHPStanley00380%99
Walker Heights S/DGastonia00370%239
Laurel Woods S/DGastonia00370%157
Chapel Grove MHPGastonia00370%110
Carmel ParkGastonia00370%107
Valleydale S/DGastonia00370%107
Holly Faye MHPGastonia00360%60
Azalea Hills MHPGastonia00350%80
Copperfield/Carmel Hills S/DGastonia00330%201
Maplecrest S/DGastonia00330%119
Morningside ParkGastonia00320%97
Rustic Trails S/DBelmont00310%127
Beechbrook S/DMcAdenville00300%97
Providence AcresGastonia00300%84
Gallagher Trails S/DDallas00290%109
Ragan Village Water AssocGastonia00290%100
Archdale/Tryon MHPCherryville00290%74
Idlewild ParkGastonia00280%84
Shady Rest MHPKings Mtn00280%69
Wimbledon S/DDallas00270%107
Southbourne Master SystemGastonia00260%267
South Hill Estate IIIBelmont00240%102
Melton MHPGastonia00230%43
Autumn Acres S/DGastonia00220%84
Suburban Heights S/DGastonia00200%61
Bayberry S/DGastonia00160%66
Riverton Place SDGastonia00150%76
Southwood S/DGastonia00150%48
Pineview S/DGastonia00130%102
Castlewood S/DGastonia00130%46
Glennburn S/DDallas00120%73
Crowder Ridge MHPKings Mountain00120%30
Knollwood S/DDallas00110%46
Chapelwood Acres S/DGastonia00110%41
Winningfield S/DDallas00110%30
Helms Water SystemStanley00100%94
South Hill S/DGastonia0090%30
Stoney Oaks S/DGastonia0080%74
Alan AcresGastonia0040%366
Woodland Bay S/DGastonia0030%74
Keltic MeadowsGastonia0020%259
Farmwood S/D(Countrywoods S/D)Gastonia0020%246
East Gaston MHPMcAdenville0020%124
Foxfire S/DGastonia0020%61
Fallscrest II S/DGastonia0010%356
Shadow Oaks S/DStanley0010%318
Mallard Crossing S/DGastonia0010%170
Cedarwood AcresDallas0010%162
Forest AcresMcAdenville0010%99
Green Road Water SystemStanley0010%41
Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont0000%1,325

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Gaston County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Gaston County reported 6 lead and 1,162 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,526 of unknown material.

Which Gaston County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Lowell (536), City of Mount Holly (372), Town of Dallas (120).

How do I check my home in Gaston 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.