Tennessee · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sumner County, TN
6 community water systems serving Sumner County reported 0 lead and 1,499 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,559 of unknown material. The most are in Gallatin Water Department.
1.6% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Sumner County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Water DepartmentGallatin | 0 | 927 | 3,830 | 4.7% |
| Portland Water SystemPortland | 0 | 572 | 0 | 7.0% |
| White House Utility DistrictHendersonville | 0 | 0 | 17,729 | 0% |
| Hendersonville U.D.Hendersonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Castalian Springs-Bethpage U.D.Sumner County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Westmoreland Water SystemWestmoreland | 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 Sumner County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sumner County reported 0 lead and 1,499 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,559 of unknown material.
Which Sumner County water systems have the most lead lines?
Gallatin Water Department (927), Portland Water System (572).
How do I check my home in Sumner 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.