Is Nashville tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Nashville'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
5.7 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Nashville

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Nashville

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Nashville
Tennessee

372,013,720,237,203 · Cumberland River

Nashville Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 700,000 residents
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82
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Nashville compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Metro Water Services Nashville consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.7 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Nashville tap water is sourced from Cumberland River and treated by Metro Water Services Nashville. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Nashville Water FAQ

Is Nashville TN tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Nashville 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 Nashville TN use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Nashville uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 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 Nashville TN water and what is the TDS level?
Nashville water hardness is 5.7 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 200 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Nashville TN drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Nashville drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Nashville?
Based on Nashville's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Nashville has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

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

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Metro Water Services Nashville CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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