What was found in Wartburg'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 | 82.325 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PLATEAU UTILITY DISTRICT · 12,074 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.05 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PLATEAU UTILITY DISTRICT · 12,074 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLATEAU UTILITY DISTRICT · 12,074 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PLATEAU UTILITY DISTRICT · 12,074 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wartburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PLATEAU UTILITY DISTRICT | 12,074 |
Frequently asked questions about Wartburg tap water
Is Wartburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Wartburg. 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 Wartburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wartburg, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wartburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wartburg include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Pfba, 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.