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Is there lead in Smithfield's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Johnston County-East's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Smithfield

3 public water companies list Smithfield as a place they supply. The biggest is Johnston County-East, with about 25,212 people. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 3 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Smithfield South Water District supply just their own grounds or street; most of Smithfield gets its water from Johnston County-East. Your water bill names yours.

Johnston County-Eastabout 25,212 people · latest lead test: none found · 919-938-5826
Smithfield's water departmentabout 12,900 people · latest lead test: none found · 919-934-2661
The Smithfield South Water Districtabout 803 people · latest lead test: none found · 919-934-2661

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