Tennessee · population 2,248
Lead pipes in Jacksboro, TN
1,873 lines still unidentified
Most of Jacksboro (population 2,248) gets its water from Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,873 of 4,454 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission'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 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission.
Water systems serving Jacksboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities CommissionMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,873 | 0% |
| Deerfield Water System, LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lafollette Utilities BoardServes 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 Jacksboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission'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
- Caryville1,873 unknown
- La Folletteno lead reported
- Rocky Topno lead reported
- Norrisno lead reported
- Clintonno lead reported
- Huntsvilleno lead reported
- Winfieldno lead reported
- Oliver Springs26 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jacksboro, TN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission still lists 1,873 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jacksboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jacksboro in Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission's service area (PWSID TN0000322). Deerfield Water System, LLC, Lafollette Utilities Board also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jacksboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission'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 Jacksboro 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 Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.