What was found in ZIP 38506
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 | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 749 µg/L — SPARTA WATER SYSTEM · 10,899 people · 2018 | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.025 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 109 µg/L — MONTEREY WATER DEPT · 5,072 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.925 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 70.545 µg/L — O'CONNOR UTILITY DISTRICT · 10,025 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2015 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1 pCi/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2014 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1315 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SPARTA WATER SYSTEM · 10,899 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT · 49,711 people · 2025 | 8/8 | 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 38506
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT | TN | 49,711 |
| SPARTA WATER SYSTEM | TN | 10,899 |
| ALGOOD WATER SYSTEM | TN | 10,042 |
| O'CONNOR UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 10,025 |
| WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 9,392 |
| COOKEVILLE BOAT DOCK RD U.D. | TN | 8,966 |
| BANGHAM UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 7,906 |
| MONTEREY WATER DEPT | TN | 5,072 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38506 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38506 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38506. 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 38506?
8 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38506. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38506's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.