Tennessee · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dyer County, TN
4 community water systems serving Dyer County reported 3 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,918 of unknown material. The most are in Dyersburg Water Dept.
<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) <0.1%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Dyer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg Water DeptDyersburg | 3 | 3 | 6,531 | <0.1% |
| Dyersburg Suburban C.U.D.Dyersburg | 0 | 4 | 1,387 | 0.3% |
| Newbern Water DeptNewbern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Dyersburg U.D.Dyersburg | 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 Dyer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dyer County reported 3 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,918 of unknown material.
Which Dyer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dyersburg Water Dept (6), Dyersburg Suburban C.U.D. (4).
How do I check my home in Dyer 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.