Is Franklin tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Franklin's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100

Purity Score

Issues Found

4.8 GPG

Hardness

Not detected

PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Franklin

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Franklin

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Franklin

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Tennessee

370,643,706,737,069 · Harpeth River

Drinking Water in Franklin: 2026 Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 83,454 residents

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Purity Score

Franklin's drinking water is sourced from Harpeth River and treated by City of Franklin Water. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Water Quality Data

Not detected (1.8 ppb)

Hard water in Franklin

Chlorine

Medium

Affects taste and skin. Carbon filter removes it.

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TDS

Unknown

High TDS (>500 ppm) may affect taste.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS

Lead

1.8 ppb

Nitrate

0.5 mg/L

Arsenic

0.2 mg/L

Hardness

4.8 gpg

Health Insights

1
Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Franklin's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100

Good

"Good" threshold (70)

Franklin tap water is sourced from Harpeth River and treated by City of Franklin Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Best filters matched to Franklin's 2 issues.

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Best Water Filters for Franklin, TN (2026)

Matched to Moderate Chlorine in Franklin.

Moderate Chlorine

Best Overall #1 for Franklin

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Pitcher Filter

$80-95

Why this fits Franklin

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Franklin's water
NSF/ANSI 42 + NSF/ANSI 53 + NSF/ANSI 401 certified
Budget-friendly at $80-95

Pros & Cons +

No installation fill and pour

Removes 365+ contaminants including PFAS

Small capacity 2-3 people

Filter replacements every 4 months

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Best Value

Waterdrop 10UA Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Carbon Filter

$40-60

Why this fits Franklin

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Franklin's water
NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Budget-friendly at $40-60

Pros & Cons +

Very affordable

Easy DIY install no plumber

Does not remove PFAS or hardness

Single point of use only

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Best for Taste

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO

Tankless Reverse Osmosis

$380-450

Why this fits Franklin

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Franklin's water
NSF/ANSI 58 + NSF 372 certified
Premium quality at $380-450

Pros & Cons +

No tank saves cabinet space

800 GPD fast flow rate

Higher upfront cost

Filter replacements are proprietary

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APEC Water Systems ROES-50

Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis

$195-220

Why this fits Franklin

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from Franklin's water
NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Pros & Cons +

5-stage filtration removes 99%+ of contaminants

Long-lasting filters (6-12 month replacement)

Requires under-sink installation

Wastes some water during filtration

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Franklin Water FAQ

Is Franklin TN tap water safe to drink in 2026?

Franklin tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.

Does Franklin TN use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?

Franklin uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.3 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.

How hard is Franklin TN water and what is the TDS level?

Franklin water hardness is 4.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 165 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.

Has PFAS been found in Franklin TN drinking water?

Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Franklin drinking water.

What is the best water filter for Franklin?

Based on Franklin's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Franklin has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
EWG Tap Water Database
City of Franklin Water CCR
USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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