What was found in ZIP 37874
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,571 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1830 µg/L — SWEETWATER UTILITY BOARD · 13,597 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.875 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,571 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 67.885 µg/L — TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.1 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,571 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 52.795 µg/L — TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.7 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM · 14,836 people · 2014 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4008 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SWEETWATER UTILITY BOARD · 13,597 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,571 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT · 15,571 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 37874
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 15,571 |
| TELLICO AREA SERVICES SYSTEM | TN | 14,836 |
| SWEETWATER UTILITY BOARD | TN | 13,597 |
| NIOTA WATER SYSTEM | TN | 3,932 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 37874 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 37874 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 37874. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 37874?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 37874. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 37874's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Atrazine, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.