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Is there lead in Chattanooga's tap water?

1PPBparts per billion of lead in Tennessee American Water's water at the latest test, from 2023 to 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Chattanooga

4 public water companies list Chattanooga as a place they supply. The biggest is Tennessee American Water, with about 207,046 people. The highest latest result among Chattanooga's water companies is 2.3 parts per billion, at the Eastside Utility District. None of the 4 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like River Landing Condominium Assoc supply just their own grounds or street; most of Chattanooga gets its water from Tennessee American Water. Your water bill names yours.

Tennessee American Waterabout 207,046 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 423-771-4705
The Eastside Utility Districtabout 59,612 people · latest lead test: 2.3 ppb · 423-892-2890
Suck Creek Waterabout 645 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 423-771-4705
River Landing Condominium Assocabout 52 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 423-902-5880

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