Tennessee · population 11,510
Lead pipes in Collegedale, TN
57 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Collegedale (population 11,510) gets its water from Eastside Utility District. That system reported 0 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,694, with 6,178 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Eastside 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Eastside Utility District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 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 Eastside Utility District.
Water systems serving Collegedale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Utility DistrictMain system | 0 | 57 | 6,178 | 0.2% |
| Cleveland UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 15,476 | <0.1% |
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 Collegedale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eastside Utility District'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
- East Ridge2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Lakesite18,369 unknown
- Cleveland4 lead + galv. lines
- Red Bank2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Soddy-Daisy95 lead + galv. lines
- Walden8 lead + galv. lines
- Lookout Mountain2,368 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Collegedale, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Eastside Utility District, which serves Collegedale, reported 0 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,178 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Collegedale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Collegedale in Eastside Utility District's service area (PWSID TN0000219). Cleveland Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Collegedale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eastside 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 Collegedale 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 Eastside Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.