North Carolina · population 7,534
Lead pipes in Marion, NC
131 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marion (population 7,534) gets its water from City of Marion. That system reported 29 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,441, with 3,189 more of unknown material.
2.9% of City of Marion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for City of Marion (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 Marion.
Water systems serving Marion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MarionMain system | 29 | 102 | 3,189 | 2.9% |
| Woodlawn Heights Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Marion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Marion'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
- Glen Alpine9,659 unknown
- Montreat3 lead + galv. lines
- Spruce Pine283 lead + galv. lines
- Morganton9,659 unknown
- Black Mountain3 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Lure507 unknown
- Rutherfordton3,810 unknown
- Spindale3,810 unknown
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Questions
Does Marion, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Marion, which serves Marion, reported 29 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,189 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marion in City of Marion's service area (PWSID NC0156010). Woodlawn Heights Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Marion'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 Marion 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 Marion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.