What was found in ZIP 38139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1150 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 576 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 115 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.4 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.7 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 1.6 MFL 23% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6940 pCi/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.4400 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 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 38139
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER | TN | 659,500 |
| GERMANTOWN WATER DEPT | TN | 37,738 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38139 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38139 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38139. 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 38139?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38139. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38139's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.