Tennessee · population 21,970
Lead pipes in East Ridge, TN
2,368 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Ridge (population 21,970) gets its water from Tennessee American Water. That system reported 2,368 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 91,571, with 43,208 more of unknown material.
2.6% of Tennessee American Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Tennessee average (2.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Tennessee American Water (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 Tennessee American Water.
Water systems serving East Ridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee American WaterMain system | 2,368 | 0 | 43,208 | 2.6% |
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 East Ridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tennessee American Water'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
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Lookout Mountain2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Red Bank2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Collegedale57 lead + galv. lines
- Signal Mountainno lead reported
- Walden8 lead + galv. lines
- Lakesite18,369 unknown
- Soddy-Daisy95 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Ridge, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Tennessee American Water, which serves East Ridge, reported 2,368 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 43,208 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Ridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Ridge in Tennessee American Water's service area (PWSID TN0000107).
How do I check whether my East Ridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tennessee American Water'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 East Ridge 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 Tennessee American Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.