Water Quality in Murfreesboro, TN (37014)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37014.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,227

Population

11

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Consolidated U.D. Of Rutherford Co

Surface water 221,871 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Murfreesboro Water Department

1 health-based
Surface water 111,365 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Franklin Water Dept

3 health-based
Surface water 77,222 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smyrna Water System

All resolved
Surface water 60,876 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

H.B.& T.S. Utility District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40,094 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

La Vergne Water System

Surface water 38,730 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Milcrofton Utility District

Purchased surface water 38,032 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nolensville-College Grove U.D.

Purchased surface water 32,793 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.17 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brentwood Water Department

Purchased surface water 30,493 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mallory Valley U.D.

All resolved
Purchased surface water 30,347 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Arrington Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Murfreesboro (37014) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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