North Carolina · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Johnston County, NC
22 community water systems serving Johnston County reported 1 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,511 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Smithfield.
<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 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Johnston County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SmithfieldSmithfield | 1 | 42 | 5,554 | 0.7% |
| Town of ClaytonClayton | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Town of BensonBenson | 0 | 5 | 941 | 0.2% |
| Town of PrincetonPrinceton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Town of SelmaSelma | 0 | 0 | 2,346 | 0% |
| Town of Pine LevelPine Level | 0 | 0 | 748 | 0% |
| Town of MicroMicro | 0 | 0 | 364 | 0% |
| Smithfield South Water DistSmithfield | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0% |
| White Oak PlantationClayton | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Dutchess Downs MH S/DClayton | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Country Hills S/DGarner | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Willowbrook DevelopmentClayton | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| Garner Estates MH S/DGarner | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Stoneybrook Estates S/DMicro | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Paceville S/DSelma | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Flowers PlantationClayton | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Johnston Co-WestWilson Mills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Johnston Co-EastSmithfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Clayton - NorthClayton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Four OaksFour Oaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of KenlyKenly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winston Pointe S/DClayton | 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 Johnston County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Johnston County reported 1 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,511 of unknown material.
Which Johnston County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Smithfield (43), Town of Clayton (13), Town of Benson (5).
How do I check my home in Johnston 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.