Is Seymour, TN Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Seymour, 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 Seymour Get Its Water?
Water in Seymour, TN is provided by 4 public water systems: KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT, SEVIER COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT, SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM and TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT.
How Is Seymour 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 Seymour Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Seymour 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 |
| 8:2 FTS | 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 Seymour
Current EPA monitoring data for Seymour 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 Seymour Tap Water
Is Seymour tap water safe to drink?
Seymour 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 Seymour tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Seymour water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Seymour get its drinking water?
Seymour receives water from 4 public water systems, including KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT.
Do I need a water filter in Seymour?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Seymour. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Seymour tap water tested?
Public water systems in Seymour 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 2025-11-17.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Seymour
- 37865 - Seymour tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Seymour, 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.
- KNOX-CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICTSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- District 10, TN · Township
- District 6, TN · Township
- District 8, TN · Township
- District 9, TN · Township