Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 9,358

Lead pipes in Brownsville, TN

93 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Brownsville (population 9,358) gets its water from Brownsville Water Department. That system reported 91 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,573, with 762 more of unknown material.

1.7% of Brownsville Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Tennessee average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

91Lead
2Galvanized, replace
762Unknown material
4,718Non-lead

Latest lead test for Brownsville Water Department (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.5 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 Brownsville Water Department.

Water systems serving Brownsville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Brownsville Water DepartmentMain system9127621.7%
Haywood County U.D.Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Brownsville

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

Find the official inventory mapBrownsville Water Department 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 Brownsville, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Brownsville Water Department, which serves Brownsville, reported 91 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 762 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Brownsville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Brownsville in Brownsville Water Department's service area (PWSID TN0000080). Haywood County U.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.