Tennessee · population 50,232
Lead pipes in Cleveland, TN
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cleveland (population 50,232) gets its water from Cleveland Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 35,826, with 15,476 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Cleveland Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Cleveland Utilities (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 Cleveland Utilities.
Water systems serving Cleveland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 4 | 15,476 | <0.1% |
| Ocoee Utility DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2,643 | 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 Cleveland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cleveland Utilities'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
- Bentonno lead reported
- Collegedale57 lead + galv. lines
- Lakesite18,369 unknown
- Soddy-Daisy95 lead + galv. lines
- Graysville932 unknown
- Etowah3,679 unknown
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Dayton4,519 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cleveland, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Cleveland Utilities, which serves Cleveland, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,476 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cleveland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cleveland in Cleveland Utilities's service area (PWSID TN0000117). Ocoee Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cleveland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cleveland Utilities'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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.