Tennessee · population 1,949
Lead pipes in Lakesite, TN
18,369 lines still unidentified
Most of Lakesite (population 1,949) gets its water from Hixson Utility District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 18,369 of 29,783 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hixson Utility District'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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Hixson Utility District (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.3 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 Hixson Utility District.
Water systems serving Lakesite
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson Utility DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 18,369 | 0% |
| Savannah Valley U.D.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,013 | 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 Lakesite
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hixson Utility District'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
- Soddy-Daisy95 lead + galv. lines
- Walden8 lead + galv. lines
- Red Bank2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Collegedale57 lead + galv. lines
- Signal Mountainno lead reported
- East Ridge2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Cleveland4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lakesite, TN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hixson Utility District still lists 18,369 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lakesite?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lakesite in Hixson Utility District's service area (PWSID TN0000303). Savannah Valley U.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lakesite home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hixson Utility District'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 Lakesite 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 Hixson Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.