What was found in Rickman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 84.195 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 9,392 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.904999999999994 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 9,392 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 9,392 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rickman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT | 9,392 |
Frequently asked questions about Rickman tap water
Is Rickman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Rickman. 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 Rickman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rickman, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rickman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rickman include 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.