Water Quality in Knoxville, TN (37909)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37909.
Active Health Violations
6 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,774
Population
48
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)
Knoxville Utilities Board - Kub
First U.D. Of Knox County
Hallsdale-Powell U.D.
West Knox Utility District
All resolvedKnox-Chapman Utility District
All resolvedPilot Travel Centers, Llc #305
Flying J Travel Center
Flying J. Inc.
Pilot Travel Center #1106
Pilot Travel Center 1205
3 health-basedPilot Travel Center 324
Flying J #656
1 health-basedPilot Travel Center 1354
Flying J #653
1 health-basedPilot Travel Center
All resolvedFlying J Travel Plaza
Lindas Restaurant
All resolvedPilot Travel Center No518
Pilot Travel Ctr No 517
Flying J - Gas Mart
Pilot Travel Centers 1180
Collins Pilot 385
Pilot Oil Co-Hebron 285
Pilot Travel Center-Chemult
Pilot #030
Pride Travel Centers #1215
Flying J Travel Plaza
All resolvedPilot Travel Centers
1 health-basedPilot Travel Center #298
Fast And Ez Trip
Pilot Travel Center 901
Pilot Travel Centers Llc #72
All resolvedPilot Travel Centers #1212
Pilot Travel Center #149
Pilot Travel Center #4642
Pilot Travel Center 522
Pilot Travel Center #322
Flying J Travel Plaza #674
Pilot Travel Center 1134
Flying J Travel Plaza
Pilot Travel Center 096
Pilot Travel Center #1175
All resolvedPilot Travel Center #92
Pilot Travel Center 912
Pilot Travel Center #1128
All resolvedPoplar Court Travel Trailer Cm
Pilot Travel Centers Llc (3870902)
Pilot Travel Centers
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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Knoxville (37909) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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
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.