Water Quality in Knoxville, TN (37934)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37934.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 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.

28,272

Population

7

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

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)

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)

Green Meadow Estates Of Rockford Llc

4 health-based
Purchased groundwater 250 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hickory Corner Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 143 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Knoxville (37934) 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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