Tennessee · population 1,974
Lead pipes in Walden, TN
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Walden (population 1,974) gets its water from Walden'S Ridge U.D.. That system reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,189, with 1,208 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Walden'S Ridge U.D.'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Walden'S Ridge U.D. (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 Walden'S Ridge U.D..
Water systems serving Walden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden'S Ridge U.D.Main system | 8 | 0 | 1,208 | 0.2% |
| 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 Walden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Walden'S Ridge U.D.'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
- Signal Mountainno lead reported
- Red Bank2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Chattanooga2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Lakesite18,369 unknown
- Powells Crossroadsno lead reported
- Soddy-Daisy95 lead + galv. lines
- Lookout Mountain2,368 lead + galv. lines
- Whitwellno lead reported
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Questions
Does Walden, TN have lead pipes?
Yes. Walden'S Ridge U.D., which serves Walden, reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,208 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Walden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Walden in Walden'S Ridge U.D.'s service area (PWSID TN0000635). Hixson Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Walden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Walden'S Ridge U.D.'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 Walden 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 Walden'S Ridge U.D. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.