North Carolina · population 2,277
Lead pipes in Murfreesboro, NC
1,533 lines still unidentified
Most of Murfreesboro (population 2,277) gets its water from Town of Murfreesboro. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,533 of 1,553 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Murfreesboro'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 99%
- Non-lead 1.3%
Latest lead test for Town of Murfreesboro (Jan 2025–Jun 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 Town of Murfreesboro.
Water systems serving Murfreesboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MurfreesboroMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,533 | 0% |
| Hertford County Rural WaterServes 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 Murfreesboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Murfreesboro'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
- Ahoskieno lead reported
- Scotland Neck1,360 unknown
- Weldon36 lead + galv. lines
- Roanoke Rapids3 lead + galv. lines
- Windsorno lead reported
- Enfield1,375 unknown
- Edenton358 lead + galv. lines
- Hertford113 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Murfreesboro, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Murfreesboro still lists 1,533 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Murfreesboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Murfreesboro in Town of Murfreesboro's service area (PWSID NC0446015). Hertford County Rural Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Murfreesboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Murfreesboro'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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.