Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government
TN

Is Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 3 of 6 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFBS. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

8Water systems
6ZIP codes
50%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaFayetteville, TN
Latest data2025-09-24

Where Does Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government Get Its Water?

Water in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, TN is provided by 8 public water systems: FAIRVIEW UTILITY DISTRICT, LEWISBURG WATER SYSTEM, WARTRACE WATER SYSTEM, FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES, LINCOLN CO BD OF P.U. #1, MARSHALL CO BD P.U. #1, METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE COUNTY UT DEPT #1 and TULLAHOMA UTILITIES AUTHORITY.

How Is Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government 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, granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection, membrane filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government public water systems. 3 of 6 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFBS 0.0091 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 2 ZIPs Above guideline
PFOA 0.0078 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 2 ZIPs Above guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 2 ZIPs Above guideline
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.0066 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government

Based on EPA monitoring data, 3 of 6 ZIP codes in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government Tap Water

Is Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government tap water safe to drink?

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 3 of 6 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government water systems include: PFBS, PFOA, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government get its drinking water?

Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government receives water from 8 public water systems, including FAIRVIEW UTILITY DISTRICT.

Do I need a water filter in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government tap water tested?

Public water systems in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government 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 2025-09-24.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government

Water utilities serving Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, 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.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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