Is Blountville, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Blountville, TN tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Blountville Get Its Water?
Water in Blountville, TN is provided by 4 public water systems: BLOUNTVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT, BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY DISTRICT, KINGSPORT WATER DEPT and BRISTOL DEPTARTMENT OF UTILITIES.
How Is Blountville Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Blountville Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Blountville public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Blountville
Current EPA monitoring data for Blountville shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blountville Tap Water
Is Blountville tap water safe to drink?
Blountville tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Blountville tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Blountville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 6:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Blountville get its drinking water?
Blountville receives water from 4 public water systems, including BLOUNTVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT.
Do I need a water filter in Blountville?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Blountville. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Blountville tap water tested?
Public water systems in Blountville are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-06-04.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Blountville
- 37617 - Blountville tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Blountville, TN
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY DISTRICTLooks OK
- BLOUNTVILLE UTILITY DISTRICTLooks OK
- BRISTOL DEPTARTMENT OF UTILITIESLooks OK
- KINGSPORT WATER DEPTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- Bristol, TN
- District 4, TN · Township
- District 6, TN · Township
- District 7, TN · Township
- Kingsport, TN