North Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lenoir County, NC
5 community water systems serving Lenoir County reported 25 lead and 103 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,900 of unknown material. The most are in City of Kinston.
0.5% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Lenoir County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KinstonKinston | 25 | 103 | 9,459 | 1.1% |
| Town of Pink HillPink Hill | 0 | 0 | 441 | 0% |
| North Lenoir Water CorpKinston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Deep Run Water CorporationDeep Run | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| La Grange Water SystemLagrange | 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 Lenoir County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lenoir County reported 25 lead and 103 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,900 of unknown material.
Which Lenoir County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Kinston (128).
How do I check my home in Lenoir 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.