Lead pipes in Gaston County, North Carolina
How many lead pipes are in Gaston County, NC?
Water systems based in Gaston County reported 6 lead service lines, 1,162 galvanized lines that need replacing and 33,493 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lowell has the most, with 536 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in North Carolina
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Every Gaston County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell City of Lowell | 0 | 536 | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Mt Holly City of Mount Holly | 0 | 372 | 347 | Not confirmed |
| Dallas Town of Dallas | 0 | 120 | 2,018 | Not confirmed |
| Ranlo Town of Ranlo | 0 | 98 | 272 | Not confirmed |
| McAdenville Town of McAdenville | 0 | 21 | 221 | Not confirmed |
| Stanley Town of Stanley | 0 | 13 | 2,401 | Not confirmed |
| Kings Mtn Country Time Inn | 6 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Gastonia Two Rivers Utilities | 0 | 2 | 22,226 | Not confirmed |
| Cherryville City of Cherryville | 0 | 0 | 1,602 | Not confirmed |
| Bessemer City City of Bessemer City | 0 | 0 | 1,172 | Not confirmed |
| Belmont City of Belmont | 0 | 0 | 3,224 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Gaston County, NC?
Water systems based in Gaston County reported 6 lead service lines, 1,162 galvanized lines that need replacing and 33,493 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Lowell has the most, with 536 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Gaston County?
It depends on your water utility. North Carolina has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.