Is Murfreesboro tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Murfreesboro'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
2
Issues Found
5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Murfreesboro

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Murfreesboro

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Murfreesboro
Tennessee

371,273,712,837,129 · Stones River and J. Percy Priest Reservoir

Murfreesboro Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 152,769 residents
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82
Purity Score

Murfreesboro's drinking water is sourced from Stones River and J. Percy Priest Reservoir and treated by Murfreesboro Water Resources. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
5 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Murfreesboro tap water is sourced from Stones River and J. Percy Priest Reservoir and treated by Murfreesboro Water Resources. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Murfreesboro Water FAQ

Is Murfreesboro TN tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro TN use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Murfreesboro uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 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 Murfreesboro TN water and what is the TDS level?
Murfreesboro water hardness is 5.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 175 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Murfreesboro TN drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Murfreesboro drinking water.

Nearby Reports

MemphisTennessee — 82/100NashvilleTennessee — 82/100KnoxvilleTennessee — 82/100ChattanoogaTennessee — 82/100ClarksvilleTennessee — 82/100FranklinTennessee — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Murfreesboro Water Resources CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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