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Water Quality in Oak Ridge, TN

13 water systems serving 65,447 people

City Overview

13
Water Systems
65.4K
People Served
3.0 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Oak Ridge water systems is 3.0 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record454
Health-based violations16
Lead action level violations0
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Oak Ridge

OAK RIDGE DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Community Water System · PWSID: TN0000522 · Surface Water
41.6K
served
2.9 ppb
lead
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB X-10
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0001060 · Purchased Surface Water
5.4K
served
1.0 ppb
lead
OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD
Community Water System · PWSID: TN0000523 · Purchased Surface Water
5.4K
served
1.0 ppb
lead
Y-12 NNSA PRODUCTION OFFICE
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0001068 · Purchased Surface Water
5.0K
served
4.4 ppb
lead
DOE K-25 W.P., % A. TRIVETTE
Community Water System · PWSID: TN0000800 · Surface Water
4.0K
served
No data
lead
OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSIT
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0001061 · Purchased Surface Water
2.0K
served
No data
lead
ETTP - COR - CITY OF OAK RIDGE
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0004442 · Surface Water
750
served
1.0 ppb
lead
ETTP - DOE - DEPT OF ENERGY
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0005137 · Purchased Surface Water
475
served
1.0 ppb
lead
Clean
CLARK CENTER OFFICE SYSTEM
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0004329 · Surface Water
350
served
No data
lead
CLARK CENTER BATH HOUSE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0004331 · Surface Water
350
served
No data
lead
DEPT OF ENERGY, ETMC
Community Water System · PWSID: TN0000772 · Surface Water
99
served
10.0 ppb
lead
FLANNIGAN LOOP WAREHOUSE
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0004418 · Groundwater
50
served
No data
lead
LAKESIDE PARK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: TN0004562 · Groundwater
25
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Ridge tap water safe to drink?

Oak Ridge tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

Oak Ridge has 13 public water systems serving approximately 65,447 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 3.0 ppb. There are 454 total violations on record.

Does Oak Ridge have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 3.0 ppb across Oak Ridge's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.

How many water utilities serve Oak Ridge?

13 public water systems are registered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 65,447 people.

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