Is Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Hartsville/Trousdale County Get Its Water?
Water in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN is provided by 5 public water systems: GALLATIN WATER DEPARTMENT, LAFAYETTE WATER SYSTEM, SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT, CASTALIAN SPRINGS-BETHPAGE U D and HARTSVILLE-TROUDALE WAT/SEW U D.
How Is Hartsville/Trousdale County Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration, post-ozone biofiltration and slow sand filtration.
What's in Hartsville/Trousdale County Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Hartsville/Trousdale County public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 3 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Hartsville/Trousdale County
Current EPA monitoring data for Hartsville/Trousdale County shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartsville/Trousdale County Tap Water
Is Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water safe to drink?
Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Hartsville/Trousdale County water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Hartsville/Trousdale County get its drinking water?
Hartsville/Trousdale County receives water from 5 public water systems, including GALLATIN WATER DEPARTMENT.
Do I need a water filter in Hartsville/Trousdale County?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Hartsville/Trousdale County. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water tested?
Public water systems in Hartsville/Trousdale County are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-12-11.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Hartsville/Trousdale County
- 37022 - District 1, Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water report Some concern
- 37031 - Castalian Springs, Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water report Some concern
- 37057 - Dixon Springs, Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water report Some concern
- 37074 - District 10, Hartsville/Trousdale County tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- CASTALIAN SPRINGS-BETHPAGE U DSome concern
- GALLATIN WATER DEPARTMENTLooks OK
- HARTSVILLE-TROUDALE WAT/SEW U DLooks OK
- LAFAYETTE WATER SYSTEMLooks OK
- SMITH UTILITY DISTRICTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- District 3, TN · Township
- District 5, TN · Township
- District 2, TN · Township
- District 4, TN · Township
- District 7, TN · Township
- District 8, TN · Township
- Bethpage, TN · CDP
- Bransford, TN · CDP
- Castalian Springs, TN · CDP
- District 1, TN · Township
- District 10, TN · Township
- District 6, TN · Township
- Dixon Springs, TN · Community
- Hartsville, TN · Community