North Carolina · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Macon County, NC
12 community water systems serving Macon County reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,474 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Franklin.
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 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Macon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of FranklinFranklin | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0.3% |
| Flat Mountain EstatesHighlands | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4.2% |
| King Mountain Club WaterHighlands | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.3% |
| Town of HighlandsHighlands | 0 | 0 | 2,105 | 0% |
| Riverbend EstatesFranklin | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0% |
| Watauga VistaFranklin | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0% |
| Laurel RidgeFranklin | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Nantahala ShoresAquone | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Highgate S/DHighlands | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Cottages at Lake OsserogaHighlands | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Cold Springs PoaHighlands | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| The Gardens at Cat CreekFranklin | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Macon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Macon County reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,474 of unknown material.
Which Macon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Franklin (10), Flat Mountain Estates (2), King Mountain Club Water (1).
How do I check my home in Macon 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.