Tennessee · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Haywood County, TN
2 community water systems serving Haywood County reported 91 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 762 of unknown material. The most are in Brownsville Water Department.
1.5% 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 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Haywood County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Water DepartmentBrownsville | 91 | 2 | 762 | 1.7% |
| Haywood County U.D.Haywood County | 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 Haywood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Haywood County reported 91 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 762 of unknown material.
Which Haywood County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brownsville Water Department (93).
How do I check my home in Haywood 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.