What was found in Lebanon'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 | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON WATER SYSTEM · 60,669 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1633 µg/L — LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2014 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 682.51 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.65 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON WATER SYSTEM · 60,669 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.195 µg/L — LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.05 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON WATER SYSTEM · 60,669 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.55 µg/L — GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT · 19,813 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.6 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6.6325 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.325 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,595 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0171 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER · 22,680 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0169 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER · 22,680 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER · 22,680 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER · 22,680 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEBANON WATER SYSTEM · 60,669 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0075 mg/L — GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT · 19,813 people · 2025 | 5/5 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER · 22,680 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Lebanon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEBANON WATER SYSTEM | 60,669 |
| WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER | 22,680 |
| GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT | 19,813 |
| LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT | 15,595 |
| VENUE @ 109 | 1,890 |
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon tap water
Is Lebanon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Lebanon. 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 Lebanon?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lebanon, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lebanon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lebanon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.