North Carolina · population 1,693
Lead pipes in Murphy, NC
72 lines still unidentified
Most of Murphy (population 1,693) gets its water from Town of Murphy. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 72 of 1,822 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Murphy'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 4.0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Town of Murphy (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 Town of Murphy.
Water systems serving Murphy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MurphyMain system | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Bear Paw ResortAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 178 | 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 Murphy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Murphy'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
- Andrews2 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin10 lead + galv. lines
- Highlands2,105 unknown
- Sylva1 lead + galv. lines
- Maggie Valley1 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesville17 lead + galv. lines
- Clyde2 lead + galv. lines
- Canton3,266 unknown
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Questions
Does Murphy, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Murphy still lists 72 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Murphy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Murphy in Town of Murphy's service area (PWSID NC0120010). Bear Paw Resort also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Murphy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Murphy'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 Murphy 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 Murphy whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.