Is New Tazewell, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?
New Tazewell, 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 New Tazewell Get Its Water?
Water in New Tazewell, TN is provided by 2 public water systems: HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT and CLAIBORNE UTILITIES DISTRICT.
How Is New Tazewell Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), membrane filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in New Tazewell Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in New Tazewell 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 | 0.007 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for New Tazewell
Current EPA monitoring data for New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell Tap Water
Is New Tazewell tap water safe to drink?
New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in New Tazewell water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does New Tazewell get its drinking water?
New Tazewell receives water from 2 public water systems, including HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Do I need a water filter in New Tazewell?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in New Tazewell. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is New Tazewell tap water tested?
Public water systems in New Tazewell 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 2025-10-06.
Tap water reports by ZIP in New Tazewell
- 37825 - New Tazewell tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving New Tazewell, 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.
- CLAIBORNE UTILITIES DISTRICTLooks OK
- HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- District 2, TN · Township
- District 3, TN · Township
- District 5, TN · Township