Tennessee · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marion County, TN
5 community water systems serving Marion County reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,232 of unknown material. The most are in South Pittsburg Water System.
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 53%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Marion County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pittsburg Water SystemSouth Pattsburg | 0 | 28 | 2,326 | 0.9% |
| Jasper Water DeptJasper | 0 | 0 | 3,653 | 0% |
| Griffith Creek U.D.Marion County | 0 | 0 | 253 | 0% |
| TN American Sequatchie ValleyWhitwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jasper Highlands Water SystemMarion 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 Marion County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marion County reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,232 of unknown material.
Which Marion County water systems have the most lead lines?
South Pittsburg Water System (28).
How do I check my home in Marion 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.