North Carolina · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, NC
10 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 1 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,718 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Biscoe.
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) 0.5%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of BiscoeBiscoe | 0 | 36 | 729 | 3.4% |
| Town of StarStar | 0 | 19 | 30 | 4.6% |
| Woodrun S/DTroy | 1 | 0 | 130 | 0.2% |
| Montgomery County Water SystemMt Gilead | 0 | 0 | 5,372 | 0% |
| Town of TroyTroy | 0 | 0 | 1,428 | 0% |
| Town of Mount GileadMt Gilead | 0 | 0 | 587 | 0% |
| Town of CandorCandor | 0 | 0 | 377 | 0% |
| Carolina Forest Water SystemTroy | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Eckerd CandorCandor | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Badin Shores ResortNew London | 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 1 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,718 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Biscoe (36), Town of Star (19), Woodrun S/D (1).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.