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WaterSafety

Metro Water Services

Nashville, Tennessee · PWSID: TN0000494

B
Water Safety Score
82/100
778,153
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Combined Radium2.5 pCi/L5 pCi/LWithin LimitApr 1, 2024

Violation History

Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Open
Enforcement: 4650
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Open
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 4653
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 4654
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Open
Enforcement: 4650
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 4654
Combined Radium
Treatment TechniqueApr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Open
Enforcement: 4650
Combined Radium
Treatment TechniqueApr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Open
Combined Radium
Treatment TechniqueApr 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 4653
Combined Radium
Treatment TechniqueApr 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 4654

Frequently Asked Questions

Metro Water Services has a Water Safety Score of B (82/100). The system serves 778,153 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Metro Water Services has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.