What was found in Clinton'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 | 721 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD · 18,772 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.375 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD · 18,772 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59.025 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD · 18,772 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD · 18,772 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clinton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD | 18,772 |
Frequently asked questions about Clinton tap water
Is Clinton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Clinton. 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 Clinton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Clinton, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clinton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clinton include Nitrate, 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.