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Is there lead in Morehead City's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Morehead City's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Morehead City

4 public water companies list Morehead City as a place they supply. The biggest is Morehead City's water department, with about 18,846 people. None of the 4 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 4 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Ballou MHP supply just their own grounds or street; most of Morehead City gets its water from Morehead City's water department. Your water bill names yours.

Morehead City's water departmentabout 18,846 people · latest lead test: none found · 252-726-5022
Pine Knoll Shoresabout 4,800 people · latest lead test: none found · 252-247-4353
Brandywine Bayabout 2,245 people · latest lead test: none found · 800-525-7990
Ballou MHPabout 95 people · latest lead test: none found · 252-726-2138

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