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Failing Water Quality

Alexandria, TN 37012

Dekalb County · Population served: 34,219

Water Systems Serving This Area

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ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM
Surface water · Pop. 2,626
PWSID: TN0000008
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SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 8,913
PWSID: TN0000636
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WILSON CO WATER & WASTEWATER
Surface water · Pop. 22,680
PWSID: TN0000790

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
6.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

6 detected 1 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFHxA17.1 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFBS16.9 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFPeA9.4 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBA8.6 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFOA6.5 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS4.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

88Total (5yr)
26Health-Based
15Major