What was found in Sharon'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 | 3090 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER SYSTEM · 1,236 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER SYSTEM · 1,236 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.225 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER SYSTEM · 1,236 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.7 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER SYSTEM · 1,236 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER SYSTEM · 1,236 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sharon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHARON WATER SYSTEM | 1,236 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon tap water
Is Sharon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Sharon. 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 Sharon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sharon, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharon include Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, 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.