Water Quality in Nashville, TN (37138)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37138.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

22,575

Population

12

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Metro Water Services

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

Long Hunter State Park

Surface water 100,000 people served
0 violations

West Wilson Utility District

Surface water 86,978 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

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) ✓

Lebanon Water System

Surface water 60,669 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Wilson Co Water & Wastewater

3 health-based
Purchased surface water 22,680 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Gladeville Utility District

Groundwater under influence of surface water 19,813 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Laguardo Utility District

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 15,595 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Hermitage Gardens Apartments

Purchased surface water 172 people served
0 violations

Donelson Hills Apartments

Purchased surface water 118 people served
0 violations

Hermitage View Apartments

Purchased surface water 92 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Nashville (37138) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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

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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