Tennessee · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Anderson County, TN
5 community water systems serving Anderson County reported 0 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,509 of unknown material. The most are in Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works.
3.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Anderson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Dept of Public WorksOak Ridge | 0 | 1,082 | 9,509 | 7.6% |
| Anderson County W.A.Lake City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clinton Utilities BoardClinton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Norris Water CommissionNorris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rocky Top Water DeptLake City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Anderson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Anderson County reported 0 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,509 of unknown material.
Which Anderson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oak Ridge Dept of Public Works (1,082).
How do I check my home in Anderson County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.