What was found in Spencer'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 | 214.5 µg/L 268% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 · 6,022 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 118.5 µg/L 198% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 · 6,022 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00020 mg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 · 6,022 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Spencer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 | 6,022 |
Frequently asked questions about Spencer tap water
Is Spencer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Spencer. 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 Spencer?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Spencer, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Spencer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Spencer 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.