What was found in ZIP 38053
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 | 400.5 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER · 659,500 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.47 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER · 659,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 29.39 µg/L — MILLINGTON WATER DEPT · 8,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER · 659,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MILLINGTON WATER DEPT · 8,935 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT · 19,599 people · 2014 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8410 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MILLINGTON WATER DEPT · 8,935 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.6220 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MILLINGTON WATER DEPT · 8,935 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER · 659,500 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0091 mg/L — POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT · 19,599 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 38053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER | TN | 659,500 |
| POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT | TN | 19,599 |
| MILLINGTON WATER DEPT | TN | 8,935 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38053. 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 38053?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.