North Carolina · population 17,825
Lead pipes in Morganton, NC
9,659 lines still unidentified
Most of Morganton (population 17,825) gets its water from City of Morganton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 9,659 of 13,175 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Morganton'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%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for City of Morganton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Morganton.
Water systems serving Morganton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MorgantonMain system | 0 | 0 | 9,659 | 0% |
| Brentwood-Jamestown RoadAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 1,019 | <0.1% |
| Burke Co. Water-SouthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Shores S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Morganton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Morganton'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
- Drexel1,134 unknown
- Valdese40 lead + galv. lines
- Rutherford College10 unknown
- Gamewellno lead reported
- Connelly Springs3,068 unknown
- Cajah's Mountain2,669 unknown
- Sawmillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Morganton, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Morganton still lists 9,659 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morganton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morganton in City of Morganton's service area (PWSID NC0112015). Brentwood-Jamestown Road, Burke Co. Water-South, East Shores S/D also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morganton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Morganton'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 Morganton 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 Morganton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.