North Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Greene County, NC
5 community water systems serving Greene County reported 2 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Snow Hill.
0.7% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Greene County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Snow HillSnow Hill | 1 | 47 | 58 | 3.7% |
| Town of WalstonburgWalstonburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Town of HookertonHookerton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Greene Co Regional Water SystSnow Hill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Greene WTR CorpSnow Hill | 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 Greene County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Greene County reported 2 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59 of unknown material.
Which Greene County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Snow Hill (48), Town of Walstonburg (1).
How do I check my home in Greene 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.