Tennessee · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dekalb County, TN
4 community water systems serving Dekalb County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown
11,707Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Dekalb County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Utility District #1Dekalb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Smithville Water SystemSmithville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alexandria Water SystemDekalb County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dowelltown-Liberty W.S.Dowelltown | 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 Dekalb County have lead pipes?
The water systems serving Dekalb County reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
How do I check my home in Dekalb 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.