North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Haywood County, NC
8 community water systems serving Haywood County reported 5 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,525 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Waynesville.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 32%
Water systems serving Haywood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WaynesvilleWaynesville | 5 | 12 | 6,047 | 0.2% |
| Town of ClydeClyde | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Maggie Valley Sanitary DistMaggie Valley | 0 | 1 | 3,203 | <0.1% |
| Town of CantonCanton | 0 | 0 | 3,266 | 0% |
| Junaluska Sanitary DistrictWaynesville | 0 | 0 | 935 | 0% |
| Springdale Water and Sewer, LLCCanton | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Smoky MTN Retreat-Eagle`s NestMaggie Valley | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lake Junaluska AssemblyLake Junaluska | 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 Haywood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Haywood County reported 5 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,525 of unknown material.
Which Haywood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Waynesville (17), Town of Clyde (2), Maggie Valley Sanitary Dist (1).
How do I check my home in Haywood 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.