Tennessee · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Roane County, TN
7 community water systems serving Roane County reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,113 of unknown material. The most are in Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 4.9%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Roane County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Water, Sewer & GasRockwood | 0 | 106 | 1,113 | 2.3% |
| Oliver Springs Water BoardOliver Springs | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Harriman Utility BoardHarriman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cumberland Utility DistrictHarriman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kingston Water SystemKingston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Roane Central Utility DistrictRoane County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Watts Bar East U.D.Roane 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 Roane County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Roane County reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,113 of unknown material.
Which Roane County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas (106), Oliver Springs Water Board (26).
How do I check my home in Roane 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.