North Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, NC
4 community water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 445 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Mars Hill.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the North Carolina average (0.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mars HillMars Hill | 0 | 190 | 26 | 16% |
| Town of Hot SpringsHot Springs | 0 | 116 | 105 | 30% |
| Town of MarshallMarshall | 0 | 22 | 0 | 4.4% |
| Wolf Laurel ResortMars Hill | 1 | 0 | 314 | 0.1% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 445 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Mars Hill (190), Town of Hot Springs (116), Town of Marshall (22).
How do I check my home in Madison County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.