Tennessee · population 1,638
Lead pipes in Kimball, TN
28 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kimball (population 1,638) gets its water from South Pittsburg Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,233, with 2,326 more of unknown material.
0.9% of South Pittsburg 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for South Pittsburg Water System (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2.7 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 South Pittsburg Water System.
Water systems serving Kimball
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pittsburg Water SystemMain system | 0 | 28 | 2,326 | 0.9% |
| Jasper Highlands Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Kimball
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Pittsburg Water System'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
- Jasper3,653 unknown
- South Pittsburg28 lead + galv. lines
- Whitwellno lead reported
- Powells Crossroadsno lead reported
- Tracy1,782 unknown
- Monteagleno lead reported
- Lookout Mountain2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Signal Mountainno lead reported
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Questions
Does Kimball, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. South Pittsburg Water System, which serves Kimball, reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,326 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kimball?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kimball in South Pittsburg Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000651). Jasper Highlands Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kimball home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Pittsburg 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 Kimball 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 South Pittsburg Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.