What was found in Hendersonville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 665 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 437 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 125 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.4 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 53.1 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.14 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hendersonville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHITE HOUSE UTILITY DISTRICT | 130,411 |
| HENDERSONVILLE U.D. | 59,034 |
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville tap water
Is Hendersonville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Hendersonville. 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 Hendersonville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hendersonville, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hendersonville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hendersonville include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper. 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.