What was found in ZIP 38012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 771.4999999999998 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2320 µg/L — COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT · 8,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.02 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.669999999999998 µg/L — HALLS WATER SYSTEM · 5,287 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.262 pCi/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2014
Highest in the ZIP: 1.4 pCi/L — HALLS WATER SYSTEM · 5,287 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0280 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT · 8,528 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT · 8,528 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 12,845 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0017 mg/L — HALLS WATER SYSTEM · 5,287 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 38012
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT | TN | 12,845 |
| COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 8,528 |
| HALLS WATER SYSTEM | TN | 5,287 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38012 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38012 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38012. 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 38012?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38012. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38012's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Pfhxa, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.