Tennessee · population 6,519
Lead pipes in Henderson, TN
No lead lines reported
Most of Henderson (population 6,519) gets its water from Henderson Water Dept, which reported 3,867 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Henderson 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 Henderson Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Henderson Water Dept.
Water systems serving Henderson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Selmer Water SystemServes 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 Henderson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Henderson 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
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Questions
Does Henderson, TN have lead pipes?
Henderson Water Dept, which serves Henderson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Henderson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Henderson in Henderson Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000293). Selmer Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Henderson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.