Tennessee · population 40,128
Lead pipes in Germantown, TN
No lead lines reported
Most of Germantown (population 40,128) gets its water from Germantown Water Dept, which reported 15,375 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Germantown 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 Germantown Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.9 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 Germantown Water Dept.
Water systems serving Germantown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Memphis Light, Gas, & WaterServes nearby areas | 17,022 | 532 | 164,591 | 5.7% |
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 Germantown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Germantown 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
- Collierville2,957 unknown
- Piperton144 unknown
- Memphis17,554 lead + galv. lines
- Bartlettno lead reported
- Lakeland17,554 lead + galv. lines
- Rossvilleno lead reported
- Arlington17,554 lead + galv. lines
- Millingtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Germantown, TN have lead pipes?
Germantown Water Dept, which serves Germantown, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Germantown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Germantown in Germantown Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000262). Memphis Light, Gas, & Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Germantown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.