Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 2,474

Lead pipes in Bells, TN

13 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bells (population 2,474) gets its water from Bells Public Utility District. That system reported 5 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,014, with 18 more of unknown material.

1.3% of Bells Public Utility District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

5Lead
8Galvanized, replace
18Unknown material
983Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bells Public Utility District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.1 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 Bells Public Utility District.

Water systems serving Bells

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Bells Public Utility DistrictMain system58181.3%
County Wide Utility DistrictServes nearby areas002,5820%

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 Bells

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bells Public Utility District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBells Public Utility District details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Bells, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Bells Public Utility District, which serves Bells, reported 5 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bells?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bells in Bells Public Utility District's service area (PWSID TN0000045). County Wide Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Bells home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Bells Public Utility District'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 Bells 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 Bells Public Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.