Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 69,303

Lead pipes in Jackson, TN

53 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Jackson (population 69,303) gets its water from Jackson Water System. That system reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 38,728, with 22,704 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Jackson Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

1Lead
52Galvanized, replace
22,704Unknown material
15,971Non-lead

Latest lead test for Jackson Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.5 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 Jackson Water System.

Water systems serving Jackson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Jackson Water SystemMain system15222,7040.1%
Saltillo Utility DistrictAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Jackson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Jackson, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Jackson Water System, which serves Jackson, reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,704 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Jackson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in Jackson Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000299). Saltillo Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Jackson home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Jackson Water System'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 Jackson 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 Jackson Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.