What was found in Oliver Springs'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 | 1320 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 410 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 87 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.8 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.075 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.3 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD · 5,361 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oliver Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD | 5,361 |
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Springs tap water
Is Oliver Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Oliver Springs. 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 Oliver Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oliver Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oliver Springs include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, 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.