Murfreesboro Water Quality

Tennessee

Health Violations

The tap water in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 333,236 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
333,236
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 333,236 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Murfreesboro shows 6 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 6 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 0300. 8 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Tennessee drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CONSOLIDATED U.D. OF RUTHERFORD CO 221,871 2 Health
MURFREESBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 111,365 4 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2023-08-01
8000 2023-08-01
8000 2023-08-01
8000 2023-08-01
0300 2016-08-01
0300 2016-08-01

TRI Facilities in Murfreesboro

Facility Total Releases
Paulo - Murfreesboro 221.7K lbs
Heritage Farms Dairy 129.7K lbs
General Mills Operations Inc Yoplait Div 24.1K lbs
Wegmann Automotive USA Inc 9 lbs
Key Oil Co Murfreesboro Bulk Plant 0 lbs
Smyrna Ready Mix LLC Plant 1 0 lbs
Steel Technologies LLC 0 lbs
Plant 12 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee water safe to drink?
Murfreesboro is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 333,236 people. 6 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Murfreesboro have?
Murfreesboro water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Murfreesboro water?
Health-based violations for Murfreesboro water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Murfreesboro?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Murfreesboro, Tennessee, collectively covering approximately 333,236 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Murfreesboro get its drinking water?
Murfreesboro's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Murfreesboro?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, reporting a combined 375.6K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial