What was found in Lenoir City'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 | 1414 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.625 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.519999999999996 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD · 34,786 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lenoir City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD | 34,786 |
Frequently asked questions about Lenoir City tap water
Is Lenoir City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Lenoir City. 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 Lenoir City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lenoir City, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lenoir City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lenoir City include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBS, Pfhxa. 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.