North Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wilkes County, NC
7 community water systems serving Wilkes County reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,350 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Wilkesboro.
<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 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Wilkes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WilkesboroWilkesboro | 0 | 9 | 1,651 | 0.4% |
| West Wilkes WTR Association INCMiller Creek | 0 | 1 | 3,447 | <0.1% |
| Mulberry-Fairplains WTR AssocN Wilkesboro | 0 | 0 | 1,188 | 0% |
| Town of North WilkesboroN Wilkesboro | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Blue Ridge Water AssociationHays | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Broadway Water AssociationN Wilkesboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Moravian Falls Water SystemMoravian Falls | 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 Wilkes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wilkes County reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,350 of unknown material.
Which Wilkes County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Wilkesboro (9), West Wilkes WTR Association INC (1).
How do I check my home in Wilkes 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.