Tennessee · population 1,664
Lead pipes in Rocky Top, TN
No lead lines reported
Most of Rocky Top (population 1,664) gets its water from Rocky Top Water Dept, which reported 778 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Rocky Top Water Dept'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Rocky Top Water Dept (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 Rocky Top Water Dept.
Water systems serving Rocky Top
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Top Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Anderson County W.A.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 Rocky Top
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rocky Top Water Dept'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
- Norrisno lead reported
- Caryville1,873 unknown
- Jacksboro1,873 unknown
- Clintonno lead reported
- La Folletteno lead reported
- Oliver Springs26 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Ridge1,082 lead + galv. lines
- Maynardville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rocky Top, TN have lead pipes?
Rocky Top Water Dept, which serves Rocky Top, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Rocky Top?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rocky Top in Rocky Top Water Dept's service area (PWSID TN0000383). Anderson County W.A. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rocky Top home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rocky Top Water Dept'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 Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.