What was found in ZIP 38053
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 432 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.4 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8410 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.6220 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0091 mg/L 60% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 38053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER | TN | 659,500 |
| POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 19,599 |
| MILLINGTON WATER DEPT | TN | 8,935 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38053. 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 38053?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.