INFORMATION ON sOUTH bLOUNT cOUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT'S LEAD & COPPER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY
lead and copper resources and links
Lead and Copper Monitoring
Blank Result Form for Lead and Copper
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Water – EPA
TN Department of Environmental Conservation
Lead and Copper Monitoring
Blank Result Form for Lead and Copper
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Water – EPA
TN Department of Environmental Conservation
There is nothing more important to South Blount Utility than providing our customers with safe, reliable, and affordable water.
SCBUD Lead Service Line Public Notice
Lead in drinking water has been an increasingly important topic throughout the nation over the past several years. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently finalized a rule which requires all water utilities to identify and replace all lead water pipes in their district. As an early benchmark in this project, South Blount County Utility District has already created a complete inventory of our service line materials and have verified them to be lead-free. Also, lead does not occur naturally in SBCUD’s water supply, nor is it a result of the treatment or distribution processes at our treatment facility. SBCUD will continue to monitor and test in accordance with all state and federal guidelines moving forward.
Here you can find a map that shows the identification of service line materials across our utility district.
South Blount County Utility District’s drinking water meets all EPA Standards for lead under the Lead and Copper rule. SBCUD’s Consumer Confidence Report, also referred to as an annual water quality report, can be found here.
You can also find more information about lead in drinking water by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
1-800-426-4791.
The state of Tennessee banned the use of solders containing lead in 1988, so only homes built before the ban are potentially affected. If you do find that your household plumbing is contributing lead to your drinking water there are several steps you should take to reduce exposure. For instance, if water has not been used for several hours, run the tap to ensure you are getting fresh water from the water main. Use only cold water for drinking and cooking, and clean faucet aerators regularly to ensure they are free of lead particles. Finally, if your water has elevated levels of lead, consider purchasing a home filter certified to remove lead. Find out more on filter certification at www.nsf.org.Ultimately, the best way to protect your household is by removing all potential sources of lead.
Interested in having your tap water tested?
The Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees the quality of tap water, recommends sending samples to a certified laboratory for analysis. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline, at 1-800-426-4791, can provide a list of qualified labs in our area.
If you have any questions concerning lead in drinking water,please feel free to contact our office at 865-982-3560 for additional assistance.
SCBUD Lead Service Line Public Notice
Lead in drinking water has been an increasingly important topic throughout the nation over the past several years. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently finalized a rule which requires all water utilities to identify and replace all lead water pipes in their district. As an early benchmark in this project, South Blount County Utility District has already created a complete inventory of our service line materials and have verified them to be lead-free. Also, lead does not occur naturally in SBCUD’s water supply, nor is it a result of the treatment or distribution processes at our treatment facility. SBCUD will continue to monitor and test in accordance with all state and federal guidelines moving forward.
Here you can find a map that shows the identification of service line materials across our utility district.
South Blount County Utility District’s drinking water meets all EPA Standards for lead under the Lead and Copper rule. SBCUD’s Consumer Confidence Report, also referred to as an annual water quality report, can be found here.
You can also find more information about lead in drinking water by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
1-800-426-4791.
The state of Tennessee banned the use of solders containing lead in 1988, so only homes built before the ban are potentially affected. If you do find that your household plumbing is contributing lead to your drinking water there are several steps you should take to reduce exposure. For instance, if water has not been used for several hours, run the tap to ensure you are getting fresh water from the water main. Use only cold water for drinking and cooking, and clean faucet aerators regularly to ensure they are free of lead particles. Finally, if your water has elevated levels of lead, consider purchasing a home filter certified to remove lead. Find out more on filter certification at www.nsf.org.Ultimately, the best way to protect your household is by removing all potential sources of lead.
Interested in having your tap water tested?
The Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees the quality of tap water, recommends sending samples to a certified laboratory for analysis. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline, at 1-800-426-4791, can provide a list of qualified labs in our area.
If you have any questions concerning lead in drinking water,please feel free to contact our office at 865-982-3560 for additional assistance.
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