What was found in Jamestown'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 | 240 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: JAMESTOWN WATER DEPT · 3,078 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.1 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FENTRESS COUNTY U.D. · 16,845 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.525 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: FENTRESS COUNTY U.D. · 16,845 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FENTRESS COUNTY U.D. · 16,845 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jamestown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FENTRESS COUNTY U.D. | 16,845 |
| JAMESTOWN WATER DEPT | 3,078 |
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown tap water
Is Jamestown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Jamestown. 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 Jamestown?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jamestown, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jamestown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jamestown include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.