North Carolina · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mecklenburg County, NC
17 community water systems serving Mecklenburg County reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 974 of unknown material. The most are in Charlotte Water.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Mecklenburg County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte WaterCharlotte | 0 | 66 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Lamplighter South-DanbyCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0% |
| Wildwood Green/McIlwaineCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Eastwood Forest MHPCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0% |
| Westwood Forest MHPCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Bahia Bay S/DCornelius | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Huntington Forest S/DHuntersville | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Country Hills S/DCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Oakdale S/DCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Clear Meadows S/DMint Hill | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Westwood MHPCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Harbor House S/DCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Bradfield Farms S/DCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Queens Harbor/Pier PointCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| River Pointe EstatesCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Harbor Club S/DCharlotte | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Park South S/DMecklenburg County | 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 Mecklenburg County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mecklenburg County reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 974 of unknown material.
Which Mecklenburg County water systems have the most lead lines?
Charlotte Water (66).
How do I check my home in Mecklenburg 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.