Tennessee · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, TN
4 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,088 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
10,088Unknown
11,077Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville Water DeptMadisonville | 0 | 0 | 2,973 | 0% |
| Tellico Plains Water DeptEtowah | 0 | 0 | 2,757 | 0% |
| Sweetwater Utility BoardSweetwater | 0 | 0 | 2,564 | 0% |
| Tellico Area Services SystemVonore | 0 | 0 | 1,794 | 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 10,088 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.