Tennessee · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Blount County, TN
5 community water systems serving Blount County reported 0 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,523 of unknown material. The most are in Tuckaleechee Utility District.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Blount County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckaleechee Utility DistrictBlount County | 0 | 123 | 0 | 2.5% |
| Friendsville Water WorksBlount County | 0 | 10 | 1,008 | 0.4% |
| Alcoa Water SystemAlcoa | 0 | 0 | 2,360 | 0% |
| City of Maryville W&S DeptMaryville | 0 | 0 | 2,155 | 0% |
| South Blount Utility DistrictMaryville | 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 Blount County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Blount County reported 0 lead and 133 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,523 of unknown material.
Which Blount County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tuckaleechee Utility District (123), Friendsville Water Works (10).
How do I check my home in Blount 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.