Is Red Boiling Springs, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Red Boiling Springs, 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 Red Boiling Springs Get Its Water?
Water in Red Boiling Springs, TN is provided by 2 public water systems: RED BOILING SPRINGS WATER SYST and NORTHWEST CLAY COUNTY UTILITY.
How Is Red Boiling Springs Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), in-line filtration, membrane filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Red Boiling Springs Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Red Boiling Springs 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 |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Red Boiling Springs
Current EPA monitoring data for Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs Tap Water
Is Red Boiling Springs tap water safe to drink?
Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Red Boiling Springs water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Red Boiling Springs get its drinking water?
Red Boiling Springs receives water from 2 public water systems, including RED BOILING SPRINGS WATER SYST.
Do I need a water filter in Red Boiling Springs?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Red Boiling Springs. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Red Boiling Springs tap water tested?
Public water systems in Red Boiling Springs 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 2025-10-22.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Red Boiling Springs
- 37150 - Red Boiling Springs tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Red Boiling Springs, 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.
- NORTHWEST CLAY COUNTY UTILITYLooks OK
- RED BOILING SPRINGS WATER SYSTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
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