Water Education
Blog posts to help you make the most out of the water in your home.
How to Prepare Your Water System for Emergencies This Spring
If you’ve lived in Middle Tennessee for more than five minutes, you already know: spring weather here has a flair for drama. Here’s How to Prepare Your Water System for Emergencies This Spring.
PFAS vs. Microplastics: Choosing the Right Water Filtration for Your Home
Not all filters handle PFAS and microplastics the same way. Learn the differences and how to choose the right water filtration for your home.
PFAS in Middle Tennessee Water: What Homeowners Need to Know About PFOA
PFAS and PFOA have been found in water across Middle Tennessee. Learn the real risks, how exposure happens, and what homeowners can do to protect their water.
Holiday Hosting Tips with Family Water
Hosting guests this holiday season? Make it easier with clean water, smart prep, and a few Family Water-approved tips to make your home feel like home.
A Sample EWG Report from a Local
Middle Tennessee Water District
Contaminants that Exceed EWG Health Guidelines
- Legal does not necessarily equal safe. Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
Chloroform
Potential Effect: Cancer
EWG's Health Guideline
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: Cancer
EWG's Health Guideline
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)†
Potential Effect: Cancer
EWG's Health Guideline
Radium, combined
(-226 & -228)
Potential Effect: Cancer
EWG's Health Guideline
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Educational Articles
The following articles will provide more education on water contents, quality of water, etc.
- http://www.water-research.net/index.php/trihalomethanes-disinfection
- https://www.wqa.org/learn-about-water/water-basics
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tap-drinking-water-contaminants-pollutants/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/04/us/tapwater-drinking-water-study.html
- http://nrclabs.com/common-drinking-water-contaminants/
- http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/09/health/contaminated-water/index.html
- http://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/2016-chromium6-lower-48.php
- https://www.cudrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Consumer-Confidence-Report.pdf
- https://www.cudrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ConsumerConfidenceReport.pdf
- https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/environment/2016/10/24/epa-faults-tennessee-lax-water-quality-enforcement/92680732/
- https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/#.WZy0niiGPD5