Tennessee · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bedford County, TN
5 community water systems serving Bedford County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,023 of unknown material. The most are in Bell Buckle Water System.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) 0%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Bedford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Buckle Water SystemBedford County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Shelbyville Water SystemShelbyville | 0 | 0 | 7,974 | 0% |
| Shelbyville Flat Creek W.S.Bedford County | 0 | 0 | 980 | 0% |
| Wartrace Water SystemWartrace | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Bedford County U.D.Shelbyville | 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 Bedford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bedford County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,023 of unknown material.
Which Bedford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bell Buckle Water System (1).
How do I check my home in Bedford 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.