North Carolina · population 32,048
Lead pipes in Matthews, NC
66 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Matthews (population 32,048) gets its water from Charlotte Water. That system reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 333,871, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Charlotte Water'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Charlotte Water (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 Charlotte Water.
Water systems serving Matthews
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte WaterMain system | 0 | 66 | 0 | <0.1% |
| 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 Matthews
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Charlotte Water'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
- Stallingsno lead reported
- Indian Trailno lead reported
- Hemby Bridgeno lead reported
- Lake Parkno lead reported
- Mint Hill66 lead + galv. lines
- Weddingtonno lead reported
- Wesley Chapel138 unknown
- Charlotte66 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Matthews, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. Charlotte Water, which serves Matthews, reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Matthews?
EPA's service area maps place most of Matthews in Charlotte Water's service area (PWSID NC0160010). Union County Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Matthews home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Charlotte Water'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 Matthews 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 Charlotte Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.