North Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wilson County, NC
8 community water systems serving Wilson County reported 8 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,272 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Stantonsburg.
0.4% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Wilson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of StantonsburgStantonsburg | 0 | 72 | 240 | 10% |
| City of WilsonWilson | 0 | 49 | 15,026 | 0.2% |
| Town of Elm CityElm City | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Town of SimsSims | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Town of LucamaLucama | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Wilson Co Southwest Water DistWilson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wilson Co Southeast Water DistWilson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Black CreekBlack Creek | 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 Wilson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wilson County reported 8 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,272 of unknown material.
Which Wilson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Stantonsburg (72), City of Wilson (49), Town of Elm City (12).
How do I check my home in Wilson 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.