North Carolina · population 3,863
Lead pipes in Lowell, NC
536 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lowell (population 3,863) gets its water from City of Lowell. That system reported 0 lead and 536 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,775, with 10 more of unknown material.
30% of City of Lowell's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 30%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for City of Lowell (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Lowell.
Water systems serving Lowell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LowellMain system | 0 | 536 | 10 | 30% |
| Two Rivers UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 22,226 | <0.1% |
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 Lowell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lowell'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
- Cramerton168 unknown
- Gastonia2 lead + galv. lines
- Belmont3,224 unknown
- Dallas120 lead + galv. lines
- Stanley13 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Holly47 unknown
- Bessemer1,172 unknown
- Kings Mountain113 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lowell, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lowell, which serves Lowell, reported 0 lead and 536 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lowell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lowell in City of Lowell's service area (PWSID NC0136060). Two Rivers Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lowell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lowell'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 Lowell 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 Lowell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.