What was found in Vonore'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 | 143 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.88499999999999 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.794999999999995 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.7 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00050 mg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vonore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM | 14,836 |
Frequently asked questions about Vonore tap water
Is Vonore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Vonore. 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 Vonore?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vonore, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vonore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vonore include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, 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.