What was found in Rogersville'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 | 1550 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2470 µg/L — LAKEVIEW U.D. EAST · 1,324 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1993 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKEVIEW U.D. EAST · 1,324 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 258 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120.79999999999998 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 99.56999999999992 µg/L 166% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.81 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PERSIA UTILITY DISTRICT · 4,966 people · 2025 | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.208 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.09 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2.22 µg/L — LAKEVIEW U.D. WEST · 2,684 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.11 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.5220 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 0.5920 µg/L — LAKEVIEW U.D. WEST · 2,684 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2940 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PERSIA UTILITY DISTRICT · 4,966 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT · 13,729 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0029 mg/L — LAKEVIEW U.D. EAST · 1,324 people · 2025 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rogersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT | 13,729 |
| PERSIA UTILITY DISTRICT | 4,966 |
| LAKEVIEW U.D. WEST | 2,684 |
| LAKEVIEW U.D. EAST | 1,324 |
| FIRST U.D. OF HAWKINS CO #2 | 813 |
Frequently asked questions about Rogersville tap water
Is Rogersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Rogersville. 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 Rogersville?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rogersville, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rogersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rogersville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.