Water Quality: NASHVILLE, TN
2 water systems • 842,512 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
NASHVILLE is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 842,512 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. NASHVILLE's violation count is 80% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Coliform (TCR).
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)
Water Systems Serving NASHVILLE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO WATER SERVICES | TN0000494 | Surface Water | 778,153 | 16 |
| HARPETH VALLEY U.D. | TN0000286 | Surface Water | 64,359 | 0 |
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.