North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Transylvania County, NC
8 community water systems serving Transylvania County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 896 of unknown material. The most are in Connestee Falls.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Transylvania County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connestee FallsBrevard | 1 | 0 | 104 | <0.1% |
| City of BrevardBrevard | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0% |
| Sherwood Forest Water SystemBrevard | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| Knob Creek Water SystemBrevard | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| The Wilds CampBrevard | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Turkey Pen MHPBrevard | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Toxaway PointLake Toxaway | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Ridge Haven Conference CenterRosman | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Transylvania County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Transylvania County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 896 of unknown material.
Which Transylvania County water systems have the most lead lines?
Connestee Falls (1).
How do I check my home in Transylvania 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.