What was found in Nashville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8720 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1372 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 101 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 47.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 46.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 10.1 µg/L 202% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 7.2419 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.4866 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.45 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.4900 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0350 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0306 mg/L 204% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhps | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Nashville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER | 7,675 |
| NASHVILLE, TOWN OF | 5,900 |
| NASH COUNTY WATER SYSTEM AREA 2 | 701 |
| OAK LEVEL MHP | 99 |
| BASS MH COURT | 97 |
| TWIN OAKS TP | 77 |
Frequently asked questions about Nashville tap water
Is Nashville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Nashville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Nashville?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Nashville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nashville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nashville include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.