Water Quality: CORRYTON,KNOXVILLE, TN
1 water system • 27,941 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
CORRYTON,KNOXVILLE is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 27,941 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. CORRYTON,KNOXVILLE's violation count is 80% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include Radium-226, Radium-228.
Contaminants Found
Radioactive element that increases the risk of bone cancer and leukemia with long-term ingestion.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, uranium mining waste
EPA limit: 5 pCi/L (combined radium-226 and radium-228)
Radioactive element that increases risk of bone and other cancers with chronic exposure.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, oil and gas production waste
EPA limit: 5 pCi/L (combined radium-226 and radium-228)
Water Systems Serving CORRYTON,KNOXVILLE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST KNOX U.D. | TN0000515 | Surface Water | 27,941 | 16 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.