North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Halifax County, NC
7 community water systems serving Halifax County reported 9 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,923 of unknown material. The most are in Weldon Water System.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Water systems serving Halifax County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Water SystemWeldon | 8 | 28 | 94 | 5.4% |
| Town of LittletonLittleton | 1 | 19 | 227 | 3.4% |
| Roanoke Rapids Sanitary DistRoanoke Rapids | 0 | 3 | 8,943 | <0.1% |
| Town of HalifaxHalifax | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Halifax Co--HalifaxRoanoke Rapids | 0 | 0 | 2,924 | 0% |
| Enfield Water SystemEnfield | 0 | 0 | 1,375 | 0% |
| Town of Scotland NeckScotland Neck | 0 | 0 | 1,360 | 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 Halifax County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Halifax County reported 9 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,923 of unknown material.
Which Halifax County water systems have the most lead lines?
Weldon Water System (36), Town of Littleton (20), Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Dist (3).
How do I check my home in Halifax 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.