Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 34,039

Lead pipes in Oak Ridge, TN

1,082 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Oak Ridge (population 34,039) gets its water from Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works. That system reported 0 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,281, with 9,509 more of unknown material.

7.6% of Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1,082Galvanized, replace
9,509Unknown material
3,690Non-lead

Latest lead test for Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.9 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 Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works.

Water systems serving Oak Ridge

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Oak Ridge Dept of Public WorksMain system01,0829,5097.6%
West Knox Utility DistrictServes nearby areas0000%

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 Oak Ridge

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapOak Ridge Dept of Public Works details

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.

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 Oak Ridge, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works, which serves Oak Ridge, reported 0 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,509 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Oak Ridge?

EPA's service area maps place most of Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works's service area (PWSID TN0000522). West Knox Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works'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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.