What was found in Lynchburg'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 | 755 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 370.75 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.18 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 54.085 µg/L — METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #2 · 289 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.075 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.97 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3342 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00010 mg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 · 7,895 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0015 mg/L — METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #2 · 289 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lynchburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1 | 7,895 |
| METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #2 | 289 |
Frequently asked questions about Lynchburg tap water
Is Lynchburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lynchburg, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lynchburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lynchburg include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. 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.