Water Quality: OAK RIDGE, TN
3 water systems • 41,614 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
OAK RIDGE is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 41,614 people, and has 8 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. OAK RIDGE's violation count is 90% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include 2,4-D, Atrazine.
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 OAK RIDGE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK RIDGE DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS | TN0000522 | Surface Water | 41,614 | 8 |
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.