Tennessee · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Smith County, TN
5 community water systems serving Smith County reported 24 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62 of unknown material. The most are in Carthage Water System.
2.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Tennessee average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Smith County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Water SystemCartahage | 24 | 146 | 62 | 14% |
| Smith Utility DistrictSouth Carthage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Side U.D. #1Smith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cordell Hull Utility DistrictSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Twenty Five Utility DistrictSmith 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 Smith County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Smith County reported 24 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62 of unknown material.
Which Smith County water systems have the most lead lines?
Carthage Water System (170).
How do I check my home in Smith 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.