What was found in Trimble'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 | 3320 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4860 µg/L — MASON HALL DEVELOPMENT CORP · 211 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.425 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9500 pCi/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 3.1 pCi/L — MASON HALL DEVELOPMENT CORP · 211 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.8075 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM · 776 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Trimble
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM | 776 |
| MASON HALL DEVELOPMENT CORP | 211 |
Frequently asked questions about Trimble tap water
Is Trimble tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Trimble. 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 Trimble?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Trimble, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Trimble's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Trimble include Nitrate, TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Picloram. 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.