Tennessee · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rhea County, TN
7 community water systems serving Rhea County reported 0 lead and 4,528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,128 of unknown material. The most are in Dayton Water Dept.
19% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Tennessee average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 4.7%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Rhea County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Water DeptDayton | 0 | 4,519 | 29 | 38% |
| Laurelbrook SchoolDayton | 0 | 9 | 3 | 17% |
| Graysville Water DeptGraysville | 0 | 0 | 932 | 0% |
| Spring City Water SystemSpring City | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0% |
| Watts Bar Utility DistrictHarriman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North U.D. of Rhea CountyRhea County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grandview Utility DistrictRhea 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 Rhea County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rhea County reported 0 lead and 4,528 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,128 of unknown material.
Which Rhea County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dayton Water Dept (4,519), Laurelbrook School (9).
How do I check my home in Rhea 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.