Inorganic chemicals · 2025
Chloride in East Ridge, TN tap water
East Ridge, TN's 2025 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range Range Detected | 11.3–12 mg/L | None set |
Average Citico Water Treatment Plant | 11.7 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from East Ridge, TN's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloride
A naturally occurring salt compound.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloride in East Ridge, TN tap water?
Yes — East Ridge, TN's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 11.7 mg/L. East Ridge, TN's 2025 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloride in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloride. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloride?
A naturally occurring salt compound. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
+Where does this Chloride measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloride entry from the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the East Ridge, TN water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/tn/east-ridge/2025/source.