What was found in Pigeon Forge'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 | 585 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65.8 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.05 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,872 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pigeon Forge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT | 14,872 |
Frequently asked questions about Pigeon Forge tap water
Is Pigeon Forge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Pigeon Forge. 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 Pigeon Forge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pigeon Forge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pigeon Forge 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.