Water Quality in Athens, TN (37826)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37826.
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 42 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,449
Population
19
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Athens Utilities Board
Etowah Utilities
Decatur Water Dept
Niota Water System
All resolvedMount Pisgah Baptist Church
Roger'S Walden Creek Cpg
Mount Pizgan Baptist Church
Tolmar Manor Trailer Pk
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Beulah Chapel Ch. Of Nazarene
Pond Hill Baptist Church
Hydra Pools
1 health-basedCrazy Bill'S Fireworks
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Sewee Church Of God
Mount Cumberland Presbyterian
Senee Church Of God
Commvnity Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Baptist
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Athens (37826) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.
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
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.