What was found in ZIP 37853
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 664.3499999999999 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.1 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.19999999999996 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 79.39999999999999 µg/L — ALCOA WATER SYSTEM · 35,238 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.95 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.12 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.05 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0036 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT · 41,311 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 37853
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 41,311 |
| ALCOA WATER SYSTEM | TN | 35,238 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 37853 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 37853 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 37853. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 37853?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 37853. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 37853's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.