North Carolina · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Watauga County, NC
13 community water systems serving Watauga County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,522 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Blowing Rock.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Watauga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Blowing RockBlowing Rock | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Town of BooneBoone | 0 | 1 | 3,615 | <0.1% |
| Town of Beech MountainBeech Mountain | 0 | 0 | 1,071 | 0% |
| Hound Ears Water SystemBoone | 0 | 0 | 349 | 0% |
| Powder Horn MountainBoone | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0% |
| Ski Mountain S/DBoone | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Chapel Hill S/DBoone | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| Crystal MountainBoone | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Green Briar ApartmentsBoone | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Crestview Estates S/DBlowing Rock | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge EstatesBlowing Rock | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Mountain Ridge EstatesBlowing Rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Appalachian State Univ WTPBoone | 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 Watauga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Watauga County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,522 of unknown material.
Which Watauga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Blowing Rock (3), Town of Boone (1).
How do I check my home in Watauga 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.