What was found in Bell Buckle'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 67.66 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELL BUCKLE WATER SYSTEM · 2,633 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 66.38 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELL BUCKLE WATER SYSTEM · 2,633 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELL BUCKLE WATER SYSTEM · 2,633 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bell Buckle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELL BUCKLE WATER SYSTEM | 2,633 |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Buckle tap water
Is Bell Buckle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Bell Buckle. 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 Bell Buckle?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bell Buckle, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bell Buckle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bell Buckle include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.