Columbia Power & Water (TN) Water Quality

Columbia Power & Water is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 38401, 38461, 38487 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 56.8 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 0.77 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Columbia Power & Water water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (3)

anatoxin-a (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (3)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (6)

dimethipin (3)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (3)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (27)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (27)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (27)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (3)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (3)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (3)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (3)

tribufos (3)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Duck River Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point AEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

409 6th Ave.Distribution System (DS)
1915 Alpine Dr.Distribution System (DS)
3112 Woolard Rd.Distribution System (DS)
3272 Williamsport Pk.Distribution System (DS)
4148 Hampshire Pk.Distribution System (DS)
4108 Hwy. 31 S.Distribution System (DS)
2381 Bear Creek Pk.Distribution System (DS)
2821 Spring MeadeDistribution System (DS)

Duck River Plant
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from Duck River PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
DUCK RIVEREntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

HilltownMaximum Residence Time (MR)

DUCK RIVER
Surface Water (SW)

DUCK RIVER 000072AEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Columbia Power & Water tap water safe to drink?

When was Columbia Power & Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 30th, 2024.