Tennessee · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fentress County, TN
3 community water systems serving Fentress County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,854 of unknown material. The most are in Allardt Water Works.
<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 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Water systems serving Fentress County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allardt Water WorksFentress County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Fentress County U.D.Fentress County | 0 | 0 | 6,854 | 0% |
| Jamestown Water DeptJamestown | 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 Fentress County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fentress County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,854 of unknown material.
Which Fentress County water systems have the most lead lines?
Allardt Water Works (1).
How do I check my home in Fentress 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.