North Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Polk County, NC
4 community water systems serving Polk County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 557 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
557Unknown
132Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Water systems serving Polk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SaludaSaluda | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0% |
| Melmont Water SystemTryon | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Town of TryonTryon | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Town of ColumbusColumbus | 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 Polk County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 557 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Polk 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.