Utah · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carbon County, UT
5 community water systems serving Carbon County reported 2 lead and 119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,734 of unknown material. The most are in Helper City.
1.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Utah average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Carbon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helper CityCarbon County | 1 | 119 | 687 | 11% |
| Price River WidCarbon County | 1 | 0 | 1,726 | <0.1% |
| Wellington CityCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0% |
| Price Municipal CorporationCarbon County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Carbon CityCarbon County | 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 Carbon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carbon County reported 2 lead and 119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,734 of unknown material.
Which Carbon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Helper City (120), Price River Wid (1).
How do I check my home in Carbon 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.