Tennessee · population 15,915
Lead pipes in Dyersburg, TN
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dyersburg (population 15,915) gets its water from Dyersburg Water Dept. That system reported 3 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,188, with 6,531 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Dyersburg Water Dept'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Dyersburg 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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Dyersburg Water Dept.
Water systems serving Dyersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg Water DeptMain system | 3 | 3 | 6,531 | <0.1% |
| Dyersburg Suburban C.U.D.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 1,387 | 0.3% |
| Northwest Dyersburg U.D.Also serves parts of the city | 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 Dyersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dyersburg Water Dept'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
- Newbernno lead reported
- Halls2,221 unknown
- Ridgelyno lead reported
- Dyerno lead reported
- Rutherfordno lead reported
- Ripleyno lead reported
- Alamo2,582 unknown
- Tiptonville145 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dyersburg, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Dyersburg Water Dept, which serves Dyersburg, reported 3 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,531 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dyersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dyersburg in Dyersburg Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000211). Dyersburg Suburban C.U.D., Northwest Dyersburg U.D. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dyersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.