North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in New Hanover County, NC
7 community water systems serving New Hanover County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,361 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,361Unknown
86,242Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 1.6%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving New Hanover County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cfpua - Wrightsville BeachWrightsville Beach | 0 | 0 | 1,061 | 0% |
| Treasure Cove S/DOgden | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0% |
| The Cape Master SystemWilmington | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| South Ridge MHPWilmington | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Cfpua-WilmingtonWilmington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carolina Beach Water SystemCarolina Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kure Beach Water SystemKure Beach | 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 New Hanover County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 1,361 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in New Hanover 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.