Brentwood
TN

Is Brentwood, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Brentwood, 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.

6Water systems
2ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Latest data2025-06-04

Where Does Brentwood Get Its Water?

Water in Brentwood, TN is provided by 6 public water systems: BRENTWOOD WATER DEPTARTMENT, CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT, FRANKLIN WATER DEPT, MALLORY VALLEY UTILITY DISTRICT, NASHVILLE WATER DEPT and HARPETH VALLEY U D.

How Is Brentwood Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration, granular activated carbon filtration, membrane filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Brentwood Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Brentwood public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Brentwood

Current EPA monitoring data for Brentwood 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.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood Tap Water

Is Brentwood tap water safe to drink?

Brentwood 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 Brentwood tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Brentwood water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Brentwood get its drinking water?

Brentwood receives water from 6 public water systems, including BRENTWOOD WATER DEPTARTMENT.

Do I need a water filter in Brentwood?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Brentwood. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Brentwood tap water tested?

Public water systems in Brentwood 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 Brentwood

Water utilities serving Brentwood, 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.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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