Tennessee · population 5,689
Lead pipes in Ashland, TN
285 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ashland (population 5,689) gets its water from Ashland City Water Department. That system reported 5 lead and 280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 902, with 11 more of unknown material.
32% of Ashland City Water Department'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 31%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Ashland City Water Department (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1 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 Ashland City Water Department.
Water systems serving Ashland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Water DepartmentMain system | 5 | 280 | 11 | 32% |
| Pleasant View Utility DistrictServes 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 Ashland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ashland City Water Department'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
- Pleasant Viewno lead reported
- Pegramno lead reported
- Coopertownno lead reported
- Kingston Springsno lead reported
- Belle Meade24,673 lead + galv. lines
- White Bluffno lead reported
- Nashville24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Hills24,673 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ashland, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Ashland City Water Department, which serves Ashland, reported 5 lead and 280 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ashland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ashland in Ashland City Water Department's service area (PWSID TN0000023). Pleasant View Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ashland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ashland City Water Department'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 Ashland 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 Ashland City Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.