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Tap Water Quality in Athens, Tennessee (ZIP 37303)

Serving Athens, Tennessee

Monitor

2 above health guidelines

City

151+

Tested

Above Guidelines

Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Athens, Tennessee?

Tap water in Athens, Tennessee (ZIP 37303) has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 37303 is served by 2 water utilities providing water to Athens. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 37303

2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in Athens

4.18 PPB

Guideline: 0 PPB

Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Athens

0.0125 PPM

Guideline: 0 PPM

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 37303

ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD

People Served:

25,093

Contact:

423-745-4501

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

NEWPORT RESORT WATER SYSTEM

People Served:

130

Contact:

423-745-7447

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Athens, Tennessee (ZIP 37303)?

Tap water in Athens, Tennessee (ZIP 37303) has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 37303?

ZIP code 37303 is served by 2 water utilities: ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD, NEWPORT RESORT WATER SYSTEM.

How do I pay my water bill in Athens (ZIP 37303)?

ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD (the largest utility serving ZIP 37303) handles billing for most Athens addresses. Call 423-745-4501 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD.

What contaminants are in Athens water (ZIP 37303)?

Water testing in ZIP 37303 found 2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA).

Should I use a water filter in Athens (ZIP 37303)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 37303 because 2 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 37303?

ZIP code 37303 serves Athens, Tennessee.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 2 utilityies serving ZIP 37303. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the Tennessee Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.

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