Tennessee · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Giles County, TN
6 community water systems serving Giles County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,141 of unknown material. The most are in Fairview Utility District.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Giles County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Utility DistrictGiles County | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0.6% |
| South Giles Utility DistrictGiles County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Minor Hill Water Utility DistrictGiles County | 0 | 0 | 1,619 | 0% |
| Lynnville Water DeptGiles County | 0 | 0 | 522 | 0% |
| Pulaski Water SystemPulaski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ardmore Water SystemArdmore | 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 Giles County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Giles County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,141 of unknown material.
Which Giles County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fairview Utility District (15), South Giles Utility District (9).
How do I check my home in Giles 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.