Tennessee · population 7,852
Lead pipes in Humboldt, TN
32 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Humboldt (population 7,852) gets its water from Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept. That system reported 19 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,560, with 22 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Humboldt Utilities-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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.9 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 Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept.
Water systems serving Humboldt
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Utilities-Water DeptMain system | 19 | 13 | 22 | 0.7% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #5Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #4Serves 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 Humboldt
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Humboldt Utilities-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 Humboldt, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept, which serves Humboldt, reported 19 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Humboldt?
EPA's service area maps place most of Humboldt in Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000314). Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #5, Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #4 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Humboldt home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Humboldt Utilities-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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.