Water Quality in Knoxville, TN (37853)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37853.

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 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,365

Population

15

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Knoxville Utilities Board - Kub

Surface water 254,671 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

First U.D. Of Knox County

Surface water 115,531 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hallsdale-Powell U.D.

Surface water 84,315 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Knox Utility District

All resolved
Surface water 77,825 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Blount Utility District

1 health-based
Surface water 53,864 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.01 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Maryville W&S Dept

Surface water 49,135 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Knox-Chapman Utility District

All resolved
Surface water 41,311 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.64 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alcoa Water System

Surface water 35,238 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tuckaleechee Utility District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 14,522 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tennessee Farmer'S Co-Op

Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations

Rockford Manufacturing Co.

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Central Point Baptist Church

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Old Oaken Bucket Service Sta

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hickory Hill Trailer Court

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Bays Mountain Mobile Home Park

Groundwater under influence of surface water 85 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Knoxville (37853) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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.

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