Water Quality in Athens, TN (37354)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37354.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
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.
17,356
Population
31
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Athens Utilities Board
Madisonville Water Dept
Tellico Area Services System
All resolvedSweetwater Utility Board
Etowah Utilities
Hopewell Baptist Church
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.
1 health-basedNotchey Creek Baptist Church
Chestva Baptist Church
New Hope Missionary Bap Ch
Woods Truck Stop
Rocky Springs Baptist Church
Watson'S Chpl Baptist Church
Three Sisters Truck Stop
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc
Chestua Baptist Church
Tevis Springs Baptist Church
Telvis Springs Baptist Church
Chestua Methodist Church
Laurel Mountain Lake Subdivisi
Chestva Methodist Church
Corntassel Baptist Church
Wilson Station Presbyterian
Family Korner
Clifton Miss Baptist Church
County Line Tavern & Tr Pl
All resolvedDouglas Cherokee Headstart Cen
Stephens Grocery
Wilson Chapel Baptist Church
Little Reno Truck Stop
Southern Belle Restaurant
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Athens (37354) 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.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.