What was found in Harrogate'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 | 877 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARTHUR-SHAWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT · 10,037 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.925 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ARTHUR-SHAWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT · 10,037 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.675 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ARTHUR-SHAWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT · 10,037 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.1 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY · 1,600 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARTHUR-SHAWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT · 10,037 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Harrogate
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARTHUR-SHAWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT | 10,037 |
| LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 1,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Harrogate tap water
Is Harrogate tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Harrogate. 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 Harrogate?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Harrogate, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Harrogate's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Harrogate include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Lead. 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.