North Carolina · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wayne County, NC
9 community water systems serving Wayne County reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,854 of unknown material. The most are in Seymour Johnson AFB.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Wayne County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Johnson AFBSeymour Johnson | 0 | 85 | 150 | 7.5% |
| City of GoldsboroGoldsboro | 0 | 79 | 7,302 | 0.4% |
| Wayne Water DistrictsGoldsboro | 0 | 0 | 4,312 | 0% |
| Town of Mount OliveMount Olive | 0 | 0 | 2,836 | 0% |
| Wayne Water Districts PurchaseGoldsboro | 0 | 0 | 2,254 | 0% |
| Fork Township Sanitary DistrictGoldsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southern Wayne Sanitary DistGoldsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fork Township PurchaseGoldsboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of FremontFremont | 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 Wayne County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wayne County reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,854 of unknown material.
Which Wayne County water systems have the most lead lines?
Seymour Johnson AFB (85), City of Goldsboro (79).
How do I check my home in Wayne 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.