Is Franklin tap water safe to drink?
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The short answer for Franklin
Franklin tap water has 16 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested May 2023). Vinyl chloride measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.
The health risk for Franklin
- PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
Vinyl chloride was detected below EPA limits. A certified filter can still add an extra layer of protection.
Here's what actually removes PFAS from your water
The right filter eliminates PFAS at the tap. But not all filters do - and the type you choose matters for your home.
Common pitchers like Brita do not remove PFAS. You need a filter independently certified to NSF P473 (for pitcher filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (for reverse osmosis systems). All three options below carry the relevant certification.
No compounds above or close to EPA limits in available data.
View all tested compounds
FRANKLIN, CITY OF · Tested: October 2024
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Solenis SOW 251B · Tested: Multiple dates
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 0.500 ppb | 2 ppb | 25% of limit |
| Radium-226 | 1.000 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 20% of limit |
| Radium-228 | 1.000 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 20% of limit |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.500 ppb | 5 ppb | 10% of limit |
| Benzene | 0.500 ppb | 5 ppb | 10% of limit |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | 0.500 µg/L | 7 µg/L | 7% of limit |
| Arsenic | 0.640 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 6% of limit |
| Chloroform | 0.500 ppb | 80 ppb | 0.6% of limit |
| Lead | 0.040 µg/L | 15 µg/L | 0.3% of limit |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.500 ppb | 200 ppb | 0.2% of limit |
| Chromium | 0.200 µg/L | 100 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| Toluene | 0.500 ppb | 1000 ppb | 0.1% of limit |
| Uranium | 0.010 µg/L | 30 µg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Copper | 0.030 µg/L | 1300 µg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Nitrite | 0.006 mg/L | 1000 mg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Nitrate | 0.020 mg/L | 1E+04 mg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,3-Dichloropropane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 1,3-Dichloropropene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| 3-Methylnonane | 0.500 ppt | — | — |
| Acid Neutralization Potenti... | 218.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Alkalinity, total | 216.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Alpha particle | 3.000 pCi/L | — | — |
| Aluminum | 0.200 µg/L | — | — |
| Antimony | 0.020 µg/L | — | — |
| Apparent color | 5.000 PCU | — | — |
| Barium | 6.950 µg/L | — | — |
| Beryllium | 0.030 µg/L | — | — |
| Beta particle | 4.000 pCi/L | — | — |
| Bromide | 0.130 mg/L | — | — |
| Bromobenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Cadmium | 0.040 µg/L | — | — |
| Calcium | 1.510 mg/L | — | — |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| CFC-11 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| CFC-12 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Chloride | 33.500 mg/L | — | — |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Chlorodibromomethane | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Chloroethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Chloromethane | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Chloromethyl methyl ether | 5.000 ppb | — | — |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Cumene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Dibromomethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Dichlorobromomethane | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Dichloropropane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Diesel range organics | 400.000 ppb | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Fixed dissolved solids | 285.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Fixed suspended solids | 2.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Fluoride | 3.910 mg/L | — | — |
| Halon 1011 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Hardness, Ca, Mg | 4.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Hardness, carbonate | 6.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Hexachlorobutadiene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Iron | 6.000 µg/L | — | — |
| m-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Magnesium | 0.400 mg/L | — | — |
| Manganese | 0.100 µg/L | — | — |
| Mercury | 0.300 ng/L | — | — |
| Methyl bromide | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Methylene chloride | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| n-Butylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| n-Propylbenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Nickel | 0.100 µg/L | — | — |
| o-Chlorotoluene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Organic carbon | 0.460 mg/L | — | — |
| Orthophosphate | 0.910 mg/L | — | — |
| p-Chlorotoluene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Potassium | 3.870 mg/L | — | — |
| sec-Butylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Selenium | 0.220 µg/L | — | — |
| Silica | 37.900 mg/L | — | — |
| Silver | 0.030 µg/L | — | — |
| Sodium | 0.050 mg/L | — | — |
| Strontium | 17.900 µg/L | — | — |
| Styrene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Sulfate | 16.600 mg/L | — | — |
| tert-Butylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Thallium | 0.011 µg/L | — | — |
| Total fixed solids | 310.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total solids | 369.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total suspended solids | 2.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total volatile solids | 59.000 mg/L | — | — |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| trans-1,3-Dichloropropene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Tribromomethane | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Xylene | 0.000 µg/L | — | — |
| Yttrium | 0.790 None | — | — |
| Zinc | 0.240 µg/L | — | — |
Water utilities serving ZIP 23851
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMAction advised
- FRANKLIN, CITY OFSome concern
- PARK PLACENo recent federal sampling
- THE WATERS EDGENo recent federal sampling
Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 23851 Tap Water
What's in ZIP 23851 tap water?
ZIP 23851 has 16 detected contaminants below EPA limits in this dataset. Vinyl chloride measured closest to its guideline.
Will boiling ZIP 23851 tap water remove Vinyl chloride?
Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 23851, a certified filter is more reliable.
Do basic pitcher filters remove Vinyl chloride?
Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.
Who provides tap water in ZIP 23851?
Public records identify WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM as a primary water system associated with ZIP 23851. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.
When was ZIP 23851 tap water last tested?
The most recent test date used in this report is October 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.
Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 23851?
Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 23851. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.
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