North Carolina · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Surry County, NC
21 community water systems serving Surry County reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,195 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Elkin.
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 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Surry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ElkinElkin | 0 | 19 | 1,824 | 0.8% |
| City of Mount AiryMount Airy | 0 | 0 | 3,011 | 0% |
| Town of Pilot MountainPilot Mtn | 0 | 0 | 840 | 0% |
| Town of DobsonDobson | 0 | 0 | 336 | 0% |
| Wedgewood/Town and Country WoodsMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Windgate S/DMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Colonial Woods Water SystemMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Hollows Water System (The)Mt Airy | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Pine Lakes S/DMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Inglewood Water SystemMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Snow Hill Water SystemDobson | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Allen Woods VillageElkin | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Hillcrest/McBride Heights S/DMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Meadow View Estates S/DMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Farm Water System (The)Mt Airy | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Mitchell BluffElkin | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Green Heights Water SystemMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Greenfield Water SystemMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Walnut Tree S/DMount Airy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Reeves WoodsMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Timberlake Water SystemMt Airy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Surry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Surry County reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,195 of unknown material.
Which Surry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Elkin (19).
How do I check my home in Surry 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.