What was found in Oakland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 760 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.94 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6600 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6500 pCi/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00020 mg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oakland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OAKLAND WATER DEPT | 14,957 |
Frequently asked questions about Oakland tap water
Is Oakland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Oakland. 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 Oakland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oakland, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oakland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oakland include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.