North Carolina · population 20,654
Lead pipes in Mebane, NC
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mebane (population 20,654) gets its water from City of Mebane. That system reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,188, with 995 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Mebane'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for City of Mebane (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 Mebane.
Water systems serving Mebane
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MebaneMain system | 0 | 37 | 995 | 0.6% |
| City of GrahamAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 187 | 380 | 3.0% |
| Orange-Alamance Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,991 | 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 Mebane
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mebane'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
- Haw River27 lead + galv. lines
- Green Level813 unknown
- Swepsonville22 lead + galv. lines
- Graham187 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington84 lead + galv. lines
- Elon822 unknown
- Gibsonville1,202 unknown
- Carrboro104 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mebane, NC have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mebane, which serves Mebane, reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 995 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mebane?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mebane in City of Mebane's service area (PWSID NC0201018). City of Graham, Orange-Alamance Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mebane home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mebane'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 Mebane 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 Mebane whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.