North Carolina · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orange County, NC
10 community water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,357 of unknown material. The most are in Orange Water & Sewer Authority.
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 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Orange County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Water & Sewer AuthorityCarrboro | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Orange-Alamance Water SystemEfland | 0 | 0 | 2,991 | 0% |
| Town of HillsboroughHillsborough | 0 | 0 | 2,945 | 0% |
| Stoneridge MasterChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0% |
| Robin`s WoodChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Northwood S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Whispering PinesDurham | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Wildcat Creek S/DChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Riley`s MHPChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Foxboro EstatesChapel Hill | 0 | 0 | 11 | 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 Orange County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,357 of unknown material.
Which Orange County water systems have the most lead lines?
Orange Water & Sewer Authority (104).
How do I check my home in Orange 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.