City Water Quality Rankings in Tennessee
257 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#241
Rutherford
County, TN
44 F
#242 Livingston
County, TN
43 F
#243 Butler
County, TN
42 F
#244 Ridgely
County, TN
39 F
#245 Waverly
County, TN
37 F
#246 Alexandria
County, TN
34 F
#247 Bluff City
County, TN
30 F
#248 Monteagle
County, TN
21 F
#249 Arnold Afb
County, TN
10 F
#250 Collinwood
County, TN
2 F
#251 Byrdstown
County, TN
0 F
#252 Clifton
County, TN
0 F
#253 Hartsville
County, TN
0 F
#254 Jellico
County, TN
0 F
#255 Moss
County, TN
0 F
#256 Mountain City
County, TN
0 F
#257 Tracy City
County, TN
0 F
Frequently Asked Questions
How are city water quality rankings calculated in Tennessee?
WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.
Can I compare two cities in Tennessee?
Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.
How often does WaterQ refresh city data?
City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.