WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in Tennessee

257 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#169
Cedar Grove
County, TN
84 B
#170
Clairfield
County, TN
84 B
#171
Franklin
County, TN
84 B
#172
Mcewen
County, TN
84 B
#173
Riceville
County, TN
84 B
#174
Smithville
County, TN
84 B
#175
Tiptonville
County, TN
84 B
#176
Waynesboro
County, TN
84 B
#177
Whitwell
County, TN
84 B
#178
Bell Buckle
County, TN
83 B
#179
Cumberland City
County, TN
83 B
#180
Hohenwald
County, TN
83 B
#181
Decatur
County, TN
82 B
#182
Erin
County, TN
82 B
#183
Copperhill
County, TN
81 B
#184
Linden
County, TN
81 B
#185
Lynchburg
County, TN
81 B
#186
Belvidere
County, TN
80 B
#187
Englewood
County, TN
80 B
#188
Hixson
County, TN
80 B
#189
Lebanon
County, TN
80 B
#190
Nolensville
County, TN
80 B
#191
Sardis
County, TN
80 B
#192
Clinton
County, TN
79 B

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.

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