Tennessee · population 89,142
Lead pipes in Franklin, TN
No lead lines reported
Most of Franklin (population 89,142) gets its water from Franklin Water Dept, which reported 18,907 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Franklin 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Franklin 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 Franklin Water Dept.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mallory Valley U.D.Serves nearby areas | 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Franklin 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
- Brentwoodno lead reported
- Thompson's Stationno lead reported
- Nolensvilleno lead reported
- Forest Hills24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Hill24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Hillno lead reported
- Belle Meade24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Berry Hill24,673 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, TN have lead pipes?
Franklin Water Dept, which serves Franklin, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Franklin Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000246). Mallory Valley U.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.