Tap water quality in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Is it safe to drink?

The water quality in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an essential topic for the residents, considering the variety of sources and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Local water utilities work diligently to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the water supply, but several challenges and concerns remain notable for the community.

Water Quality Problems in Chattanooga:

Source: Chattanooga's water comes from a mix of surface water sources and groundwater. The Tennessee River is a significant source, providing a substantial portion of the city's water. Groundwater is also extracted from wells situated in the region.
Testing and Standards: The water supply undergoes regular and rigorous testing by local utilities to adhere to the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). This ensures that the water meets minimum safety requirements for contaminants, such as lead, chlorine, and other potentially harmful substances.
Water Hardness: Water hardness in Chattanooga is a recognized issue due to the higher levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium. This is a frequent occurrence in areas with significant groundwater reliance. Hard water can cause scale buildup in plumbing, reduce the efficiency of water heaters, and potentially impact the lifespan of appliances.
Common Concerns: Some residents have noted concerns about taste and odor, often attributed to natural mineral content. While these characteristics are generally not harmful, they can be unsettling for some. Occasional higher levels of chlorine or other treatments can also lead to taste and odor variations.

Given these factors, it is advisable for residents of Chattanooga to consider the use of water purifiers and water softeners. By doing so, they can significantly improve the taste, odor and quality of their water while also protecting their household appliances from the effects of hard water. Ensuring that drinking water is both clean and pleasant is crucial for the well-being of the community.

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Filter Out Contaminants

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Which water purifier to get for Chattanooga, Tennessee?


Types of filters	GAC & Carbon	Micro filter	Ultra filter	Nano filter	Reverse Osmosis filter
Particle size filtered	> 10 Microns	10 to 0.1 Microns	0.1 to 0.01 Microns	0.01 to 0.001 Microns	< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds
Sediments
Pollen
Giardia Cysts
Bacteria, Algae
Yeast Cells
Asbestos fibers
Blue Indigo Dye
Cryptosporidium
MicroPlastics	Some
PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances	Some
Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury
Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Viruses			Some
Colloidal Silica			Some

Common Dissolved solids
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Trichloroethylene
Pesticides and Herbicides	Some	Some
Synthetic Dyes
Bromide	Some	Some	Some	Some
Bromochloromethane	Some	Some	Some	Some
Hardness				Some
Aqueous Salts				Some
Endocrine disruptors				Some
Nitrate & nitrite				Some
1,4-Dioxane				Some
Aluminum				Some
Barium				Some
Chromium (total)				Some
Fluoride				Some
Manganese				Some
Molybdenum				Some
Selenium				Some
Strontium				Some
Trichlorofluoromethane				Some
Uranium, combined (pCi/L)				Some

What do we do? How do we help?

We have developed the TDSBot, an inexpensive IOT device that monitors, in real time, the Incoming and Outgoing TDS levels, temperature, flow rate and cumulative volume of water filtered. Easy to install, it works with all water purifiers including, sediment, GAC, Carbon, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse Osmosis water filters. Key benefits:

Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

TDSBot can be installed on water purifiers from Pentair, Culligan, 3M, Brita, BWT, iSpring, and most other brands. Supports sediment, GAC, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse osmosis filters. It can remotely monitor filters attached to Coffee machines, Ice makers, soda fountains, water dispensers, ovens, laundry & dish washing, car wash found at Cafes, convenient stores, healthcare facilities, hotels, offices, restaurants, colleges, schools, hydroponic systems, and many more.

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Learn About Water Quality

* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.

** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Los Angeles, California

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