North Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Richmond County, NC
4 community water systems serving Richmond County reported 0 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,531 of unknown material. The most are in Hamlet Water System.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Richmond County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Water SystemHamlet | 0 | 340 | 6 | 8.0% |
| Richmond County Water SystemRockingham | 0 | 0 | 5,525 | 0% |
| City of RockinghamRockingham | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Town of EllerbeEllerbe | 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 Richmond County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Richmond County reported 0 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,531 of unknown material.
Which Richmond County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hamlet Water System (340).
How do I check my home in Richmond 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.