Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 8,037

Lead pipes in Lexington, TN

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Lexington (population 8,037) gets its water from Lexington Water Systems. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,218, with 2,802 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Lexington Water Systems'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
0Galvanized, replace
2,802Unknown material
9,415Non-lead

Latest lead test for Lexington Water Systems (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 Lexington Water Systems.

Water systems serving Lexington

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Lexington Water SystemsMain system102,802<0.1%

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 Lexington

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lexington Water Systems'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 Lexington, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Lexington Water Systems, which serves Lexington, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,802 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lexington?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lexington in Lexington Water Systems's service area (PWSID TN0000402).

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

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