Tennessee · population 704,963
Lead pipes in Nashville, TN
24,673 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nashville (population 704,963) gets its water from Metro Water Services. That system reported 2,818 lead and 21,855 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 218,530, with 76,180 more of unknown material.
11% of Metro Water Services's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for Metro Water Services (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.8 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 Metro Water Services.
Water systems serving Nashville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Water ServicesMain system | 2,818 | 21,855 | 76,180 | 11% |
| Harpeth Valley U.D.Also 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 Nashville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Metro Water Services'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
- Berry Hill24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Belle Meade24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Hill24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Hills24,673 lead + galv. lines
- Goodlettsville17,729 unknown
- Brentwoodno lead reported
- Hendersonvilleno lead reported
- Ashland285 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Nashville, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Metro Water Services, which serves Nashville, reported 2,818 lead and 21,855 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 76,180 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nashville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nashville in Metro Water Services's service area (PWSID TN0000494). Harpeth Valley U.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nashville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Metro Water Services'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 Nashville 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 Metro Water Services whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.