North Carolina · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rutherford County, NC
13 community water systems serving Rutherford County reported 1 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,852 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Forest City.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 66%
- Non-lead 33%
Water systems serving Rutherford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Forest CityForest City | 0 | 104 | 6,017 | 1.4% |
| Town of Lake LureLake Lure | 1 | 23 | 106 | 7.0% |
| Firefly CoveLake Lure | 0 | 6 | 31 | 9.5% |
| Broad River Water AuthorityRutherfordton | 0 | 0 | 3,810 | 0% |
| Concord Comm Water SystemEllenboro | 0 | 0 | 764 | 0% |
| Fairfield Mountains No 1Lake Lure | 0 | 0 | 507 | 0% |
| Town of BosticBostic | 0 | 0 | 404 | 0% |
| Fairfield Mtns-Apple ValleyLake Lure | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| Bridges S/DForest City | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| Lake Lure Village ResortLake Lure | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Holly Hills S/DForest City | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Daniel Morgan WTR District-NcMooresboro | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Town of EllenboroEllenboro | 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 Rutherford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rutherford County reported 1 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,852 of unknown material.
Which Rutherford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Forest City (104), Town of Lake Lure (24), Firefly Cove (6).
How do I check my home in Rutherford 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.