Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in DICKSON, Tennessee
Tap water in DICKSON, Tennessee receives a grade of D (65/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by WATER AUTH OF DICKSON COUNTY. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in DICKSON's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving DICKSON.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 32.3 ppb, 539x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 39.6 ppb, 396x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 40.8 ppb, 272x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Recommended filters for DICKSON
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in DICKSON's water supply.
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All contaminants detected in DICKSON's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
32.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 539× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
39.6 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 396× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
40.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 272× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
21.1 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 211× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
16.6 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 83× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
32.9 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 82× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
4.57 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 76× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.138 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.9× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.262 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.9× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
276.1 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.3× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.078 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
121.3 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.0 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
22.6 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.338 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.664 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.048 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.103 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.617 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from WATER AUTH OF DICKSON COUNTY.