Water Quality in Nashville, TN (37086)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37086.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,872

Population

13

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Metro Water Services

All resolved
Surface water 778,153 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

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) ✓

Long Hunter State Park

Surface water 100,000 people served
0 violations

Madison Suburban U.D.

All resolved
Surface water 81,203 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Harpeth Valley U.D.

Surface water 64,359 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.72 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) ✓

La Vergne Water System

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

Summer Creek Apartments

Purchased surface water 424 people served
0 violations

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Purchased surface water 398 people served
0 violations

Morningside Acres Subdivision

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Youth Inc

Surface water 115 people served
0 violations

Van Winkle Trailer Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Nashville (37086) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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