What was found in Bartlett's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 189 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM · 57,129 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 28.465 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM · 57,129 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.57 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM · 57,129 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.452 pCi/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM · 57,129 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM · 57,129 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bartlett
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARTLETT WATER SYSTEM | 57,129 |
Frequently asked questions about Bartlett tap water
Is Bartlett tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Bartlett. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Bartlett?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bartlett, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bartlett's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bartlett include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.