North Carolina · population 8,754
Lead pipes in Dunn, NC
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dunn (population 8,754) gets its water from City of Dunn. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,166, with 3,446 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Dunn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for City of Dunn (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Dunn.
Water systems serving Dunn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DunnMain system | 0 | 14 | 3,446 | 0.3% |
| Sampson Co WTR Dist II - PlainviewAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Harnett Regional WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,745 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Dunn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dunn's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Erwin14 lead + galv. lines
- Benson5 lead + galv. lines
- Coatsno lead reported
- Lillington3,745 unknown
- Four Oaksno lead reported
- Angier1 lead + galv. lines
- Eastover247 lead + galv. lines
- Smithfield43 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dunn, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Dunn, which serves Dunn, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,446 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dunn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dunn in City of Dunn's service area (PWSID NC0343010). Sampson Co WTR Dist II - Plainview, Harnett Regional Water also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dunn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Dunn's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Dunn be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Dunn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.