Tennessee · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sullivan County, TN
8 community water systems serving Sullivan County reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,487 of unknown material. The most are in Bluff City Water Department.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Sullivan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff City Water DepartmentBluff City | 0 | 114 | 705 | 9.5% |
| Intermont Utility DistrictSullivan County | 0 | 27 | 10 | 6.7% |
| Kingsport Water DeptKingsport | 0 | 0 | 27,457 | 0% |
| Bristol Dept of UtilitiesBristol | 0 | 0 | 9,488 | 0% |
| Bloomingdale Utility DistrictKingsport | 0 | 0 | 827 | 0% |
| Blountville Utility DistrictSullivan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Fork Utility DistrictSullivan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bristol-Bluff City U.D.Bristol | 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 Sullivan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sullivan County reported 0 lead and 141 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,487 of unknown material.
Which Sullivan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bluff City Water Department (114), Intermont Utility District (27).
How do I check my home in Sullivan 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.