What was found in ZIP 38549
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 | 3460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.75 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.85 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6870 pCi/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 8,658 people · 2025 | 1/1 | 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 38549
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BYRDSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT | TN | 8,658 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 38549 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 38549 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 38549. 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 38549?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 38549. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 38549's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Pfba, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.