What was found in White Pine'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 | 2834 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.69 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.23 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.9025 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.4 pCi/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.23 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM · 4,171 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving White Pine
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHITE PINE WATER SYSTEM | 4,171 |
Frequently asked questions about White Pine tap water
Is White Pine tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving White Pine. 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 White Pine?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for White Pine, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in White Pine's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in White Pine include Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Total, TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.