Water Quality: LORETTO, TN
1 water system • 4,773 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
LORETTO is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 4,773 people, and has 40 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. LORETTO's violation count is 49% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include 2,4-D, Atrazine, Picloram, Simazine.
Contaminants Found
Cardiovascular damage and reproductive effects with long-term exposure; potential endocrine disruptor.
Common source: Runoff from corn and other crop herbicide applications
EPA limit: 0.003 mg/L (3 ppb)
Water Systems Serving LORETTO
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORETTO WATER DEPARTMENT | TN0000408 | Surface Water | 4,773 | 40 |
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.