North Carolina · population 2,710
Lead pipes in Marshville, NC
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marshville (population 2,710) gets its water from Town of Marshville. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,419, with 4 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Town of Marshville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Town of Marshville (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for Town of Marshville.
Water systems serving Marshville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MarshvilleMain system | 0 | 18 | 4 | 1.3% |
| Union County Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Marshville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Marshville'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
- Wingateno lead reported
- Polkton5,114 unknown
- Unionvilleno lead reported
- Monroe6,313 unknown
- Fairviewno lead reported
- Lake Parkno lead reported
- Wadesboro5 lead + galv. lines
- Hemby Bridgeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Marshville, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Marshville, which serves Marshville, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marshville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marshville in Town of Marshville's service area (PWSID NC0190015). Union County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marshville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Marshville'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 Marshville 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 Marshville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.