Tennessee · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gibson County, TN
10 community water systems serving Gibson County reported 399 lead and 215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,293 of unknown material. The most are in Milan Water Dept.
3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Gibson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Water DeptMilan | 380 | 202 | 0 | 13% |
| Humboldt Utilities-Water DeptHumboldt | 19 | 13 | 22 | 0.7% |
| Trenton Water SystemTrenton | 0 | 0 | 2,271 | 0% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #4Trenton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #5Trenton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dyer Water DeptDyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #1Trenton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gibson Co Muni Water Dist #3Trenton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rutherford Water WorksRutherford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bradford Water SystemBradford | 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 Gibson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gibson County reported 399 lead and 215 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,293 of unknown material.
Which Gibson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Milan Water Dept (582), Humboldt Utilities-Water Dept (32).
How do I check my home in Gibson 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.