Tennessee · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carter County, TN
7 community water systems serving Carter County reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,383 of unknown material. The most are in Hampton Utility District.
<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 68%
- Non-lead 32%
Water systems serving Carter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Utility DistrictHampton | 5 | 0 | 879 | 0.3% |
| Elizabethton Water DeptElizabethton | 0 | 0 | 10,668 | 0% |
| Siam Utility DistrictElizabethton | 0 | 0 | 1,359 | 0% |
| South Elizabethton U.D.Carter County | 0 | 0 | 1,125 | 0% |
| First U.D. of Carter CountyElizabethon | 0 | 0 | 820 | 0% |
| North Elizabethton Water CO-OPCarter County | 0 | 0 | 532 | 0% |
| Roan Mountain Utility DistrictRoan Mountain | 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 Carter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carter County reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,383 of unknown material.
Which Carter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hampton Utility District (5).
How do I check my home in Carter 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.