What was found in Byrdstown'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 | 3460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.75 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.85 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6870 pCi/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Byrdstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT | 8,658 |
Frequently asked questions about Byrdstown tap water
Is Byrdstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Byrdstown. 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 Byrdstown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Byrdstown, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Byrdstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Byrdstown include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Pfba. 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.