North Carolina · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Moore County, NC
14 community water systems serving Moore County reported 2 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,877 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Pinebluff.
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 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Moore County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of PinebluffPinebluff | 0 | 23 | 0 | 2.2% |
| Moore Co Public Util-VassVass | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Town of CarthageCarthage | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Town of AberdeenAberdeen | 2 | 0 | 27 | 6.9% |
| Moore Co Public Util-PinehurstPinehurst | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Town of Southern PinesPinebluff | 0 | 0 | 4,538 | 0% |
| Whispering Pines DevelopmentWhispering Pines | 0 | 0 | 777 | 0% |
| Town of TaylortownTaylortown | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0% |
| Woodlake Water & Sewer INCVass | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0% |
| Sherwood Park S/DAberdeen | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Clarendon Gardens S/DPinehurst | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Robbins Water SystemRobbins | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| East Moore Water DistrictCarthage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Foxfire VillageFoxfire Village | 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 Moore County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Moore County reported 2 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,877 of unknown material.
Which Moore County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Pinebluff (23), Moore Co Public Util-Vass (13), Town of Carthage (12).
How do I check my home in Moore 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.