Water Quality in Kingsport, TN (37857)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37857.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations 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 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,657
Population
35
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Kingsport Water Dept
Bristol Department Of Utilities
All resolvedFirst U.D. Of Hawkins County
All resolvedBlountville Utility District
Johnson City-Fordtown
Rogersville Water Dept
All resolvedBloomingdale Utility District
All resolvedPersia Utility District
All resolvedLakeview U.D. West
5 health-basedLakeview U.D. East
All resolvedStriggersville Util Dist
Big Creek Utility District
Keplar School
Magnolia Baptist Church
Shady Lane Motel
Clinch K-12 School
Keplar Elementary School
Clinch School
Du Pont De Nemours Co
House Chapel Baptist Church
Camelot Utility District
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Sun, Earth, & Water Products
Howe'S Chapel Missionary Bapt
Shady Grove Missionary Church
Mexi Deli Gormet Foods
Howes Mb Church
Hickory Cove Baptist Church
Spires Chapel Church
Compromise Baptist Church
Mt Carmel Freewill Baptist
Tunnel Hill Mission Baptist
Prices Grove Baptist Church
Beech Creek Missionary Bapt
North Fork Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Kingsport (37857) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
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
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.