Tennessee · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, TN
2 community water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,713 of unknown material. The most are in Jackson Water System.
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 59%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Water SystemJackson | 1 | 52 | 22,704 | 0.1% |
| Jea-Mercer PlantMercer | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2.7% |
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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 1 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,713 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Jackson Water System (53), Jea-Mercer Plant (2).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.