Tennessee · population 32,994
Lead pipes in Morristown, TN
6,085 lines still unidentified
Most of Morristown (population 32,994) gets its water from Morristown Utilities Commission. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,085 of 13,807 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Morristown 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 44%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Morristown Utilities Commission (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 Morristown Utilities Commission.
Water systems serving Morristown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Utilities CommissionMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,085 | 0% |
| Witt Utility DistrictServes 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 Morristown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morristown 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
- White Pine7 lead + galv. lines
- Jefferson2,083 lead + galv. lines
- Rutledge553 unknown
- Dandridgeno lead reported
- New Market65 unknown
- Mosheim71 lead + galv. lines
- Rogersville292 lead + galv. lines
- Blaine86 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Morristown, TN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Morristown Utilities Commission still lists 6,085 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morristown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morristown in Morristown Utilities Commission's service area (PWSID TN0000474). Witt Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morristown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morristown 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 Morristown 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 Morristown Utilities Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.