What was found in Oneida'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 | 238 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA W&S COMM · 11,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110.05 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA W&S COMM · 11,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 87.51 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA W&S COMM · 11,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA W&S COMM · 11,600 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oneida
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ONEIDA W&S COMM | 11,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Oneida tap water
Is Oneida tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Oneida. 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 Oneida?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oneida, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oneida's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oneida 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.