Tennessee · population 1,348
Lead pipes in Rutledge, TN
553 lines still unidentified
Most of Rutledge (population 1,348) gets its water from Rutledge Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 553 of 924 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Rutledge Water System'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 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Rutledge Water System (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Rutledge Water System.
Water systems serving Rutledge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutledge Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 553 | 0% |
| Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton U.D.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 86 | 0 | 2.2% |
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 Rutledge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rutledge Water System'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
- Jefferson2,083 lead + galv. lines
- New Tazewellno lead reported
- New Market65 unknown
- Blaine86 lead + galv. lines
- Luttrell86 lead + galv. lines
- Tazewellno lead reported
- Morristown6,085 unknown
- Maynardville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rutledge, TN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Rutledge Water System still lists 553 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rutledge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rutledge in Rutledge Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000600). Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton U.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rutledge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rutledge 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 Rutledge 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 Rutledge Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.