North Carolina · population 4,865
Lead pipes in Erwin, NC
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Erwin (population 4,865) 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 Erwin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DunnMain system | 0 | 14 | 3,446 | 0.3% |
| 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 Erwin
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
- Dunn14 lead + galv. lines
- Coatsno lead reported
- Benson5 lead + galv. lines
- Lillington3,745 unknown
- Angier1 lead + galv. lines
- Four Oaksno lead reported
- Eastover247 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Lake2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Erwin, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Dunn, which serves Erwin, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,446 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Erwin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Erwin in City of Dunn's service area (PWSID NC0343010). Harnett Regional Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Erwin 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 Erwin 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.