North Carolina · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Onslow County, NC
13 community water systems serving Onslow County reported 0 lead and 287 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,057 of unknown material. The most are in Osprey Cove 1.
0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Onslow County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Cove 1Jacksonville | 0 | 204 | 0 | 89% |
| City of JacksonvilleJacksonville | 0 | 83 | 6,417 | 0.4% |
| Onslow WTR and Sewer AuthorityJacksonville | 0 | 0 | 17,422 | 0% |
| Lauradale S/DJacksonville | 0 | 0 | 783 | 0% |
| Raintree/Summersill Estates #2Jacksonville | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0% |
| Sherwood MHPMidway Park | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Summersill Estates No 1Jacksonville | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Usmc Lejeune--Hadnot PointCamp Lejeune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Usmc Lejeune--Holcomb BLVDCamp Lejeune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Usmc Lejeune--New River Air StCamp Lejeune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Usmc Lejeune--Rifle RangeCamp Lejeune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Old Settlers Water SystemTopsail Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Onslow Water AssocRichlands | 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 Onslow County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Onslow County reported 0 lead and 287 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,057 of unknown material.
Which Onslow County water systems have the most lead lines?
Osprey Cove 1 (204), City of Jacksonville (83).
How do I check my home in Onslow 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.