Tennessee · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shelby County, TN
6 community water systems serving Shelby County reported 17,022 lead and 532 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 167,548 of unknown material. The most are in Memphis Light, Gas, & Water.
4.7% 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 4.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Shelby County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas, & WaterMemphis | 17,022 | 532 | 164,591 | 5.7% |
| Collierville Water DeptCollierville | 0 | 0 | 2,957 | 0% |
| Bartlett Water SystemBartlett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Germantown Water DeptGermantown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Millington Water DeptMillington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nsa - MidsouthMillington | 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 Shelby County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shelby County reported 17,022 lead and 532 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 167,548 of unknown material.
Which Shelby County water systems have the most lead lines?
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water (17,554).
How do I check my home in Shelby 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.