North Carolina · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nash County, NC
10 community water systems serving Nash County reported 0 lead and 69 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,205 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Nashville.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Nash County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of NashvilleNashville | 0 | 53 | 13 | 3.0% |
| Middlesex Water SystemMiddlesex | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Town of SharpsburgSharpsburg | 0 | 1 | 1,275 | <0.1% |
| City of Rocky MountRocky Mount | 0 | 0 | 15,560 | 0% |
| Town of BaileyBailey | 0 | 0 | 314 | 0% |
| Riverside MHPSpring Hope | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Ransdell Forest S/D MHPSpring Hope | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Central Nash Water & SewerNashville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northern Nash Water DistrictDortches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Spring HopeSpring Hope | 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 Nash County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nash County reported 0 lead and 69 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,205 of unknown material.
Which Nash County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Nashville (53), Middlesex Water System (15), Town of Sharpsburg (1).
How do I check my home in Nash 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.