Lead pipes in Hamilton County, Tennessee

How many lead pipes are in Hamilton County, TN?

Water systems based in Hamilton County reported 2,379 lead service lines, 149 galvanized lines that need replacing and 73,481 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Chattanooga has the most, with 2,368 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines2,379

Galvanized (replace)149

Unknown material73,481

Water systems6

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Hamilton County

Who pays in Tennessee

This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.

Confirmed programs in Hamilton County

Chattanooga: Survey underway; no cost terms yet.

Every Hamilton County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water system	Lead	Galv.	Unknown	Program
Chattanooga Tennessee American Water	2,368	0	43,208	Program not open yet
Northwest Utility District Northwest Utility District	3	92	1,505	Not confirmed
Eastside Utility District Eastside Utility District	0	57	6,178	Not confirmed
Signal Mountain Walden'S Ridge U.D.	8	0	1,208	Not confirmed
Hixson Utility District Hixson Utility District	0	0	18,369	Not confirmed
Georgetown Savannah Valley U.D.	0	0	3,013	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Hamilton County, TN?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Hamilton County?

It depends on your water utility. Tennessee has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have confirmed programs for 1 Hamilton County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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