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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about First Utility District? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, First Utility District received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to First Utility District, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Knoxville has multiple water providers: KUB Knoxville or (Knoxville Utilities Board), First Utility District, Hallsdale-Powell Water Utility (HPUD), West Knox Utility District (WKUD), Knox Chapman Utility, and Northeast Knox Utility (NEKUD), view all. This page provides water quality information for First Utility District.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about First Utility District? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, First Utility District received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to First Utility District, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Knoxville has multiple water providers: KUB Knoxville or (Knoxville Utilities Board), First Utility District, Hallsdale-Powell Water Utility (HPUD), West Knox Utility District (WKUD), Knox Chapman Utility, and Northeast Knox Utility (NEKUD), view all. This page provides water quality information for First Utility District.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Ranking of Tennessee Cities
How does First Utility District quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- A-City Of Franklin Water
- A-City Of Portland Tennessee Water
- A-City Of Dayton Water
- A-Chuckey Utility District
- A-Bristol Water Department
- A-City Of Cookeville Water
- A-City Of Maryville Water Department
- A-Athens Tennessee Utilities
- A-City of Jackson Water
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does First Utility District quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to First Utility District.
- ACalifornia American Water Coronado
- APennsylvania American Water - Hershey
- ACal Am Water Parkway
- ACity Of Hesperia Water
- A-Hot Springs Municipal Utilities
- A-Orem City Water
- A-City of Tracy Water
- A-College Station Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does First Utility District quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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