What was found in Sharps Chapel'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 | 602 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEADMINE BEND WATER ASSOC. · 120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.71 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEADMINE BEND WATER ASSOC. · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.717 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEADMINE BEND WATER ASSOC. · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEADMINE BEND WATER ASSOC. · 120 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sharps Chapel
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEADMINE BEND WATER ASSOC. | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharps Chapel tap water
Is Sharps Chapel tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Sharps Chapel. 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 Sharps Chapel?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sharps Chapel, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharps Chapel's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharps Chapel 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.