North Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Scotland County, NC
4 community water systems serving Scotland County reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 595 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Gibson.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Scotland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of GibsonGibson | 0 | 33 | 241 | 11% |
| City of LaurinburgLaurinburg | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0% |
| Scotland Co Water-SouthLaurinburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scotland Co Water - NorthLaurinburg | 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 Scotland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Scotland County reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 595 of unknown material.
Which Scotland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Gibson (33).
How do I check my home in Scotland 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.