Tennessee · population 2,266
Lead pipes in Carthage, TN
170 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carthage (population 2,266) gets its water from Carthage Water System. That system reported 24 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,249, with 62 more of unknown material.
14% of Carthage Water System'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 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 12%
- Unknown 5.0%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Carthage Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Carthage Water System.
Water systems serving Carthage
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Water SystemMain system | 24 | 146 | 62 | 14% |
| Smith 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 Carthage
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carthage Water System'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
- South Carthageno lead reported
- Gordonsvilleno lead reported
- Hartsville/Trousdale Countyno lead reported
- Watertown160 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter1,325 unknown
- Red Boiling Springsno lead reported
- Smithvilleno lead reported
- Lebanon1,725 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carthage, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Carthage Water System, which serves Carthage, reported 24 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carthage?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carthage in Carthage Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000095). Smith Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carthage home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carthage Water System'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 Carthage 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 Carthage Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.