Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 13,651

Lead pipes in Portland, TN

572 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Portland (population 13,651) gets its water from Portland Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,165, with 0 more of unknown material.

7.0% of Portland Water System'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
572Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
7,593Non-lead

Latest lead test for Portland Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Portland Water System.

Water systems serving Portland

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Portland Water SystemMain system057207.0%
White House Utility DistrictServes nearby areas0017,7290%

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 Portland

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Portland Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapPortland Water System 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 Portland, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Portland Water System, which serves Portland, reported 0 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Portland?

EPA's service area maps place most of Portland in Portland Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000559). White House Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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