North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stanly County, NC
8 community water systems serving Stanly County reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,493 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Oakboro.
0.2% 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Stanly County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of OakboroOakboro | 0 | 33 | 561 | 2.4% |
| Stanly Co-West Stanly DistLocust | 0 | 0 | 1,451 | 0% |
| Town of NorwoodNorwood | 0 | 0 | 1,249 | 0% |
| Stanly Co-Palestine-Badin DistBadin | 0 | 0 | 937 | 0% |
| Stanly Co-Aquadale DistAquadale | 0 | 0 | 295 | 0% |
| City of AlbemarleAlbemarle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pfeiffer-N Stanly Water AssocRichfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stanly Co-Piney Point DistNorwood | 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 Stanly County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stanly County reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,493 of unknown material.
Which Stanly County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Oakboro (33).
How do I check my home in Stanly 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.