Lead Pipe Map

Tennessee · population 3,425

Lead pipes in Tiptonville, TN

145 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Tiptonville (population 3,425) gets its water from Tiptonville Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 145 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,260, with 351 more of unknown material.

12% of Tiptonville 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
145Galvanized, replace
351Unknown material
764Non-lead

Latest lead test for Tiptonville Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.4 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 Tiptonville Water System.

Water systems serving Tiptonville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Tiptonville Water SystemMain system014535112%
Ridgely Water SystemServes nearby areas0000%

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 Tiptonville

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

Find the official inventory mapTiptonville Water System details

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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 Tiptonville, TN have lead pipes?

Yes. Tiptonville Water System, which serves Tiptonville, reported 0 lead and 145 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 351 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Tiptonville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Tiptonville in Tiptonville Water System's service area (PWSID TN0000700). Ridgely Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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