What was found in New Market'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving New Market
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW MARKET UTILITY DISTRICT | 5,703 |
Frequently asked questions about New Market tap water
Is New Market tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving New Market. 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 New Market?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Market, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Market's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Market include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead, Pfpea, PFBS. 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.