What was found in Soddy-Daisy'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 | 1140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT · 20,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 806.18 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: SUCK CREEK WATER SYSTEM · 606 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: SUCK CREEK WATER SYSTEM · 606 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 68.5 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: SUCK CREEK WATER SYSTEM · 606 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.4 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT · 20,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60.18 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT · 20,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SUCK CREEK WATER SYSTEM · 606 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT · 20,710 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Soddy-Daisy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT | 20,710 |
| SUCK CREEK WATER SYSTEM | 606 |
Frequently asked questions about Soddy-Daisy tap water
Is Soddy-Daisy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Soddy-Daisy. 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 Soddy-Daisy?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Soddy-Daisy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Soddy-Daisy include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, TTHM. 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.