What was found in Copperhill'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 | 345 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CHEROKEE HILLS U.D. · 258 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.595 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COPPERHILL WATER DEPT · 1,217 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.42 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COPPERHILL WATER DEPT · 1,217 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COPPERHILL WATER DEPT · 1,217 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0121 mg/L — CHEROKEE HILLS U.D. · 258 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Copperhill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COPPERHILL WATER DEPT | 1,217 |
| CHEROKEE HILLS U.D. | 258 |
Frequently asked questions about Copperhill tap water
Is Copperhill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Copperhill. 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 Copperhill?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Copperhill, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Copperhill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Copperhill 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.