Water Quality: LAWRENCEBURG, TN
4 water systems • 21,244 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
LAWRENCEBURG is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,244 people, and has 28 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. LAWRENCEBURG's violation count is 64% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Coliform (TCR), TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving LAWRENCEBURG
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCEBURG UTILITY SYSTEMS | TN0000392 | Surface Water | 21,244 | 28 |
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.