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

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Athens Utilities Board

Surface water 25,851 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Etowah Utilities

Surface water 12,851 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Decatur Water Dept

Groundwater under influence of surface water 6,451 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Niota Water System

All resolved
GUP 3,932 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mount Pisgah Baptist Church

Groundwater under influence of surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Roger'S Walden Creek Cpg

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mount Pizgan Baptist Church

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Tolmar Manor Trailer Pk

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater under influence of surface water 65 people served
0 violations

Beulah Chapel Ch. Of Nazarene

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Pond Hill Baptist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hydra Pools

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 60 people served
41 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Crazy Bill'S Fireworks

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sewee Church Of God

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mount Cumberland Presbyterian

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Senee Church Of God

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Commvnity Baptist Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Grove Baptist

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

31 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 89th 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

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code