Tennessee · population 15,550
Lead pipes in Arlington, TN
17,554 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Arlington (population 15,550) gets its water from Memphis Light, Gas, & Water. That system reported 17,022 lead and 532 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 309,317, with 164,591 more of unknown material.
5.7% of Memphis Light, Gas, & Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for Memphis Light, Gas, & Water (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Memphis Light, Gas, & Water.
Water systems serving Arlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas, & WaterMain system | 17,022 | 532 | 164,591 | 5.7% |
| Oakland Water DeptServes 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 Arlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Memphis Light, Gas, & Water'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
- Lakeland17,554 lead + galv. lines
- Bartlettno lead reported
- Masonno lead reported
- Germantownno lead reported
- Atokano lead reported
- Piperton144 unknown
- Collierville2,957 unknown
- Millingtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Arlington, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Memphis Light, Gas, & Water, which serves Arlington, reported 17,022 lead and 532 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 164,591 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Arlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Arlington in Memphis Light, Gas, & Water's service area (PWSID TN0000450). Oakland Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Arlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Memphis Light, Gas, & Water'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 Arlington 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 Memphis Light, Gas, & Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.