What was found in Dowelltown'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 | 1850 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. · 1,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 43.58 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. · 1,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.6 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. · 1,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. · 1,065 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dowelltown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. | 1,065 |
Frequently asked questions about Dowelltown tap water
Is Dowelltown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Dowelltown. 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 Dowelltown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dowelltown, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dowelltown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dowelltown 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.