Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 7,796

Lead pipes in Dayton, TN

4,519 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Dayton (population 7,796) gets its water from Dayton Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 4,519 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,014, with 29 more of unknown material.

38% of Dayton Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
4,519Galvanized, replace
29Unknown material
7,466Non-lead

Latest lead test for Dayton Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Dayton Water Dept.

Water systems serving Dayton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Dayton Water DeptMain system04,5192938%
Laurelbrook SchoolAlso serves parts of the city09317%

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 Dayton

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

Find the official inventory mapDayton Water Dept details

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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 Dayton, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Dayton Water Dept, which serves Dayton, reported 0 lead and 4,519 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Dayton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Dayton in Dayton Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000174). Laurelbrook School also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Dayton Water Dept'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 Dayton 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 Dayton Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.