Tennessee · population 13,430
Lead pipes in Soddy-Daisy, TN
95 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Soddy-Daisy (population 13,430) gets its water from Northwest Utility District. That system reported 3 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,730, with 1,505 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Northwest Utility District'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Northwest Utility District (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 Northwest Utility District.
Water systems serving Soddy-Daisy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Utility DistrictMain system | 3 | 92 | 1,505 | 1.1% |
| Hixson Utility DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 18,369 | 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 Soddy-Daisy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Northwest Utility District'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
- Lakesite18,369 unknown
- Walden8 lead + galv. lines
- Red Bank2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Signal Mountainno lead reported
- Graysville932 unknown
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Dunlap1,090 unknown
- Collegedale57 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Soddy-Daisy, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Northwest Utility District, which serves Soddy-Daisy, reported 3 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,505 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Soddy-Daisy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Soddy-Daisy in Northwest Utility District's service area (PWSID TN0000169). Hixson Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Soddy-Daisy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Northwest Utility District'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 Soddy-Daisy 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 Northwest Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.