Tennessee · population 25,792
Lead pipes in Shelbyville, TN
7,974 lines still unidentified
Most of Shelbyville (population 25,792) gets its water from Shelbyville Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 7,974 of 10,731 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Shelbyville 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 74%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Water System.
Water systems serving Shelbyville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 7,974 | 0% |
| Bedford County U.D.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shelbyville Flat Creek W.S.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 980 | 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 Shelbyville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shelbyville 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
- Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan governmentno lead reported
- Tullahomano lead reported
- Chapel Hill20 lead + galv. lines
- Lewisburg532 lead + galv. lines
- Murfreesborono lead reported
- Estill Springsno lead reported
- Cornersville532 lead + galv. lines
- Fayettevilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Shelbyville, TN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Shelbyville Water System still lists 7,974 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shelbyville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shelbyville in Shelbyville Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000628). Bedford County U.D., Shelbyville Flat Creek W.S. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shelbyville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.