WaterQ

Tennessee

Water Quality Report

Average Score
84/100
Water Systems
389
Population
7.9M
Violations
0 all resolved

Score Distribution

1
A
3
B
0
C
0
D
0
F

Top Contaminant Violations

Contaminant Violations
Selenium 1
Barium 1
Turbidity 1
Nitrite 1

Lowest Scoring Water Systems

Memphis Light Gas and Water B
TN0000790 Memphis, TN 633,104 served
Knoxville Utilities Board B
TN0000470 Knoxville, TN 190,740 served
Harpeth Valley Utility District B
TN0000461 Nashville, TN 150,000 served
Nashville Metro Water Services A
TN0000460 Nashville, TN 678,448 served

Counties in Tennessee

Shelby County
1 systems
77 B
Davidson County
2 systems
95 A
Knox County
1 systems
81 B

Cities in Tennessee

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Nashville
County
92 A
Memphis
County
100 A
Knoxville
County
90 A
Murfreesboro
County
91 A
Clarksville
County
77 B
Chattanooga
County
85 B
Franklin
County
84 B
White House
County
96 A
Kingsport
County
91 A
Columbia
County
94 A
Johnson City
County
97 A
Maryville
County
89 B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tap water in Tennessee safe to drink?

Tennessee has an average WaterQ score of 84/100 across 389 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.

How many water systems are in Tennessee?

WaterQ currently tracks 389 public water systems in Tennessee.

Where can I compare cities in Tennessee?

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