North Carolina · population 2,208
Lead pipes in Mars Hill, NC
190 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mars Hill (population 2,208) gets its water from Town of Mars Hill. That system reported 0 lead and 190 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,193, with 26 more of unknown material.
16% of Town of Mars Hill'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) 16%
- Unknown 2.2%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Town of Mars Hill (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 Town of Mars Hill.
Water systems serving Mars Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mars HillMain system | 0 | 190 | 26 | 16% |
| Wolf Laurel ResortAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 314 | 0.1% |
| Kirk Glen S/DServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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 Mars Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Mars Hill'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
- Weaverville82 lead + galv. lines
- Woodfin221 lead + galv. lines
- Asheville221 lead + galv. lines
- Montreat3 lead + galv. lines
- Black Mountain3 lead + galv. lines
- Biltmore Forestno lead reported
- Canton3,266 unknown
- Fletcher221 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mars Hill, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Mars Hill, which serves Mars Hill, reported 0 lead and 190 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mars Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mars Hill in Town of Mars Hill's service area (PWSID NC0158010). Wolf Laurel Resort, Kirk Glen S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mars Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Mars Hill'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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.