North Carolina · population 3,854
Lead pipes in Maiden, NC
No lead lines reported
Most of Maiden (population 3,854) gets its water from Town of Maiden, which reported 2,201 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Maiden'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Maiden (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Town of Maiden.
Water systems serving Maiden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MaidenMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maiden Chapel Heights S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Knolls III S/DServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 19 | 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 Maiden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Maiden'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
- Newton2 lead + galv. lines
- Lincolnton4,061 unknown
- Conover31 lead + galv. lines
- Claremont12 lead + galv. lines
- Hickory37 lead + galv. lines
- Long View2,128 unknown
- Hildebran3,068 unknown
- Cherryville1,602 unknown
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Questions
Does Maiden, NC have lead pipes?
Town of Maiden, which serves Maiden, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Maiden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Maiden in Town of Maiden's service area (PWSID NC0118030). Maiden Chapel Heights S/D, Knolls III S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Maiden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Maiden'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 Maiden 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 Town of Maiden whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.