Franklin's municipal water is supplied by the City of Franklin Water Treatment Plant, which draws its source water from the Blackwater River. The water is treated, disinfected, and continuously tested before entering the public distribution system to ensure it meets all federal and state drinking water standards.

Homes outside the city may instead rely on private wells, which have very different water quality characteristics and should be evaluated separately.

Franklin's municipal water meets all federal and state drinking water standards and is regularly tested for regulated contaminants. Like most public water systems, it contains chlorine disinfectants, disinfection byproducts, naturally occurring minerals, and trace levels of regulated contaminants.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Franklin's water contains detectable levels of chlorine disinfection byproducts and other trace contaminants. Although these levels comply with current federal regulations, they are cited as long term cancer risks.

Franklin disinfects its drinking water to eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms before it enters the public water system. This treatment is essential to delivering safe drinking water throughout the community.

The reality is that municipal water is about as safe as a public water system can reasonably deliver to your tap. Many homeowners still choose whole home water filtration and reverse osmosis to provide an additional level of treatment inside the home.

Yes. Franklin's drinking water meets all federal and state drinking water standards and is considered safe for public consumption. The City's treatment process is designed to protect against bacteria, viruses, and other immediate public health risks.

Many homeowners, however, are looking for more than water that simply meets regulatory standards. They want cleaner tasting water, fewer chlorine byproducts, and better water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and everyday household use.

It depends on your water source. Municipal water and private well water can have very different characteristics. Many private wells in the Franklin area contain moderate to high levels of hardness, while city water hardness can vary based on time of year and wate source, ranging from soft to moderately hard.

The best way to determine whether your home would benefit from a water softener is through a professional water evaluation.

Yes. Even if your water leaves the treatment plant or well in excellent condition, the plumbing inside your home can still affect water quality. Older galvanized plumbing, aging copper pipes, and other materials may influence the taste, appearance, or quality of your water.

A professionally installed whole home filtration system provides an additional layer of treatment where your family actually uses the water.

We encourage homeowners to review the City of Franklin's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database for information about local water quality. 

If your home is served by a private well, certified laboratory testing is the best way to understand your water and choose the appropriate treatment system.

Well water should always be evaluated separately from municipal water. We recommend certified laboratory testing before selecting a treatment system, since water quality can vary significantly from one well to another.

Patriot Water Systems designs customized well water treatment solutions based on your laboratory results, ensuring you receive the right system for your home's specific water conditions.

Private wells in the Franklin area may contain iron, sulfur, hard water minerals, sediment, manganese, or other naturally occurring contaminants. Because every well is different, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment solution.

We recommend certified laboratory testing before selecting a treatment system to ensure you receive the right equipment for your home's water.