North Carolina · population 10,954
Lead pipes in Tarboro, NC
2,207 lines still unidentified
Most of Tarboro (population 10,954) gets its water from Town of Tarboro. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,207 of 6,583 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Tarboro'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 34%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Town of Tarboro (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 Tarboro.
Water systems serving Tarboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of TarboroMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,207 | 0% |
| Edgecombe Water & Sewer DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of PrincevilleAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Tarboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Tarboro'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
- Princevilleno lead reported
- Pinetopsno lead reported
- Bethelno lead reported
- Rocky Mount15,560 unknown
- Sharpsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Scotland Neck1,360 unknown
- Robersonville162 lead + galv. lines
- Elm12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tarboro, NC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Tarboro still lists 2,207 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tarboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tarboro in Town of Tarboro's service area (PWSID NC0433010). Edgecombe Water & Sewer District, Town of Princeville also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tarboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Tarboro'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 Tarboro 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 Tarboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.