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NASHVILLE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,900 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0464020
Violations
210

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.70 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.200 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFHxS
0.018 µg/L0.010 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
419.76 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 9, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About NASHVILLE, TOWN OF

Is NASHVILLE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

NASHVILLE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 210 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NASHVILLE, TOWN OF detected?

52 contaminants were tested in NASHVILLE, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFHxS, Copper (90th percentile), chlorate. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NASHVILLE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, NASHVILLE, TOWN OF has 210 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, MON. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does NASHVILLE, TOWN OF serve?

NASHVILLE, TOWN OF serves approximately 5,900 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Nashville.

What type of water does NASHVILLE, TOWN OF provide?

NASHVILLE, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0464020.

How does NASHVILLE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

NASHVILLE, TOWN OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Nashville