What was found in Clarksville'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 | 2080 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 82.6 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.6 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7840 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1040 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clarksville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLARKSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT | 251,864 |
| EAST MONTGOMERY U.D. | 18,382 |
| CUNNINGHAM UTILITY DISTRICT | 16,068 |
| CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS U.D. | 3,623 |
| CUNNINGHAM EAST-MONTG WTP | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Clarksville tap water
Is Clarksville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Clarksville. 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 Clarksville?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Clarksville, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clarksville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clarksville include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Carbon Tetrachloride. 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.