Franklin Water Dept. (TN) Water Quality

Franklin Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 37027, 37067 zip codes. It has 6 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 36.3 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 55.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Franklin Water Dept. 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 (7)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (3)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (3)

2-methoxyethanol (7)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (7)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (3)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (6)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (7)

anatoxin-a (13)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (7)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (7)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (13)

dimethipin (7)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (3)

ethoprop (7)

Germanium (7)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (22)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (22)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (22)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (6)

lithium (6)

Manganese (7)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (3)

molinate (3)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (3)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (6)

o-toluidine (7)

oxyfluorfen (7)

perchlorate (3)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (6)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (6)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (6)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorobutanoic acid (6)

perfluorodecanoic acid (6)

perfluorododecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (10)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorohexanoic acid (6)

perfluorononanoic acid (10)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorooctanoic acid (10)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoropentanoic acid (6)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (6)

profenofos (7)

quinoline (7)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (3)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (7)

terbacil (3)

total microcystins (11)

Total Permethrin (7)

tribufos (7)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Harpeth River Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point AEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Harpeth Valley Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Old Peytonsville Rd.Distribution System (DS)
BowmanDistribution System (DS)
WatercressDistribution System (DS)
Downs Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
N. Carothers Rd.Distribution System (DS)
Eastview Dr.Distribution System (DS)
Carr Ave.Distribution System (DS)
Del Rio PikeDistribution System (DS)

Harpeth River Plant
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from Harpeth River PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
HARPETH RIVEREntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

315 Peytonsville RoadMaximum Residence Time (MR)

HARPETH RIVER
Surface Water (SW)

HARPETH RIVER 000127AEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Franklin Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was Franklin Water Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 25th, 2025.