Greeneville
TN

Is Greeneville, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Greeneville, 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
3ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaGreeneville, TN
Latest data2025-09-23

Where Does Greeneville Get Its Water?

Water in Greeneville, TN is provided by 6 public water systems: GREENEVILLE WATER & LIGHT COMM, CHUCKEY UTILITY DISTRICT, CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY DISTRICT, GLEN HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT, NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INCORPORATED and OLD KNOXVILLE HWY U D.

How Is Greeneville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration and membrane filtration.

What's in Greeneville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Greeneville 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
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Greeneville

Current EPA monitoring data for Greeneville 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 Greeneville Tap Water

Is Greeneville tap water safe to drink?

Greeneville 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 Greeneville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Greeneville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 6:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Greeneville get its drinking water?

Greeneville receives water from 6 public water systems, including GREENEVILLE WATER & LIGHT COMM.

Do I need a water filter in Greeneville?

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

How often is Greeneville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Greeneville 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 2025-09-23.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Greeneville

Water utilities serving Greeneville, 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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