Lead Service Lines in Franklin, TN

Franklin's water systems serve about 185,865 people across six utilities. The largest is Franklin Water Department, which supplies about 77,222 residents, followed by H.B. & T.S. Utility District (40,094 people) and Milcrofton Utility District (38,032 people).

What we know about lead in Franklin's water

Currently, there is no reported inventory data showing known lead service lines in Franklin's water systems. However, the absence of reported lead does not mean lead service lines don't exist—it often means the utility hasn't yet completed a full survey of underground pipes, or the data isn't publicly available yet.

Lead service lines are typically found in homes built before 1986, when the federal ban on lead pipes took effect. Older parts of Franklin may have them, even if they haven't been formally documented.

How to check your home

Your water utility maintains records of what connects your home to the main water line. You can contact your local utility directly and ask:

• "Do you have any record of whether my service line is lead, galvanized steel, or copper?"
• "When was the last survey of lead service lines in my area?"
• "Are you conducting lead service line inventories, and is my street part of that plan?"

Franklin Water Department is the primary supplier for much of the city. For residents in their service area, call them with your address. If you're served by H.B. & T.S., Milcrofton, or Mallory Valley, contact that district directly.

What you can do now

Even without knowing whether your line is lead, there are practical steps to reduce exposure while you wait for utility data:

• Let water run for 30 seconds to 2 minutes each morning before using it for drinking or cooking.
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches lead faster).
• Check your plumbing inside the home—brass faucets, fixtures, and solder can also contain lead.
• Test your water if you have young children or are pregnant; a $25–50 test kit from a hardware store can help identify problems.

If you have concerns about children's health, consult your pediatrician or the CDC's lead poisoning prevention page.

Next steps for residents

• Contact your water utility with your address and ask about lead service line records or ongoing inventories.
• Request a water test if you have young children in the home.
• Identify your utility: Franklin Water Department (most of the city), or check your water bill to confirm which of the six systems serves you.
• If the utility doesn't have current data, ask when they plan to complete a lead service line survey.

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