North Carolina · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Guilford County, NC
18 community water systems serving Guilford County reported 0 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 69,506 of unknown material. The most are in City of High Point.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Guilford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of High PointHigh Point | 0 | 226 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of GreensboroGreensboro | 0 | 17 | 67,123 | <0.1% |
| Town of GibsonvilleGibsonville | 0 | 0 | 1,202 | 0% |
| Town of JamestownJamestown | 0 | 0 | 1,048 | 0% |
| Monticello EstatesGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Holiday Hills WTR SystemGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Walker EstatesBrowns Summit | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Bon Aire AcresGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Countryside S/DGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Quail Meadows SDGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Twelve Oaks S/DOak Ridge | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Oak Ridge Military AcademyOak Ridge | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Staffordshire EstatesGreensboro | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Ridgewood S/DSummerfield | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ridgecrest/Bakersfield S/DOak Ridge | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Henson Farms S/DSummerfield | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Crutchfield Farms S/DOak Ridge | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Town of StokesdaleStokesdale | 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 Guilford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Guilford County reported 0 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 69,506 of unknown material.
Which Guilford County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of High Point (226), City of Greensboro (17).
How do I check my home in Guilford 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.