Tap Water Quality in Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~192,000 | Source: Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake)
Knoxville Utilities Board draws from Fort Loudoun Lake on the Tennessee River. The Kingston coal ash spill in 2008, which occurred upstream, highlighted the region's vulnerability to coal-related water contamination. TVA's presence in the region means multiple coal ash storage sites exist near water sources.
Common water quality concerns in Knoxville
Disinfection byproducts
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Coal ash contamination
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Lead in older homes
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What's in your Knoxville water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Knoxville water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Knoxville, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
Other cities in Tennessee
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