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What do the Murfreesboro Water Department's sample numbers tell us?

The water system serving Murfreesboro in Rutherford County is a community water system that supplies surface water to over 114,000 people through more than 41,000 connections. The water quality figures come from a large set of samples taken at various points in the distribution system and possibly the source. However, the publicly available record, while extensive, represents a sample of the overall system condition, not the water quality at any individual home or private well. Because samples are collected across locations and times, a small number of samples or those focused on certain sites may not reflect every home's experience exactly.

How does this public system record differ from testing a private well?

Unlike private wells, which require homeowners to conduct their own testing at a specific point of use, public water system records report aggregated data. This data reflects compliance and water quality across the entire system, including treatment and distribution, rather than the water at one tap. While the public record can indicate general trends and regulatory compliance, only a test of the water at your household tap can determine your specific quality and whether treatment equipment suited to that water is needed.

How does treatment with the documented technology affect the water at home?

The Fleck Safe Drinking Water Filter ships ready to configure and uses an established filtration system designed to reduce contaminants detected in public systems. When applied, this technology can enhance the quality of water at your tap by addressing substances measured in the municipal supply that residents may want to reduce for peace of mind or taste purposes. It is important to confirm your household water's particular conditions before selecting this equipment, ensuring it aligns with your water profile.

What can happen if concerns about treated water quality are left unaddressed long term?

Continued consumption of water that is not treated for specific concerns identified in your home's water could result in undesirable taste, staining, or other aesthetic issues. While the local water system’s records do not indicate widespread health-based violations apart from a single instance, ongoing intake of untreated constituents that some homeowners find problematic can lead to frustration and increased reliance on bottled water or other means. Addressing these issues proactively with appropriate technology can provide consistent water quality and usage satisfaction.

What do the terms 'detected', 'median', and 'range' mean in these water quality records?

'Detected' means a substance has been measured at some point in the water system, not that it is a violation or unsafe. 'Median' is the midpoint of all sample values and gives a sense of typical concentration across the system. 'Range' shows the spread from lowest to highest measurements found during sampling. Together, these terms help describe the variability and presence of particular substances but do not alone establish a specific condition at your tap.

In summary, Murfreesboro’s water system data provides a broad view of the quality of water supplied to the community, allowing households to understand general conditions. To make the best choice for treating water at home, individual testing remains essential. The Fleck Safe Drinking Water Filter offers a direct purchase option that ships ready to configure, addressing the kinds of concerns reflected in the system data once household specifics are known.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for MURFREESBORO WATER DEPARTMENT (TN0000491), surface water supply, serving 114331 people: 1 health-based violations of 5 total; lead 90th percentile 0.0006 mg/L