What was found in Franklin Pike's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 85 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.57999999999997 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.639999999999986 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.39 pCi/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN WATER DEPT · 77,222 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Franklin Pike
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN WATER DEPT | 77,222 |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Pike tap water
Is Franklin Pike tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Franklin Pike. 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 Franklin Pike?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Franklin Pike, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Franklin Pike's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Franklin Pike include Nitrate, Fluoride, Cyanide, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.