F0/100
BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 22,908 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000517
Violations
45
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
8
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
7
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Violation
When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Violation
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Violation
When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BEDFORD COUNTY U.D.
Is BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. water safe to drink?
BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 45 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BEDFORD COUNTY U.D.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. have any EPA violations?
Yes, BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. has 45 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MRDL, TT, Other. 27 are health-based violations.
How many people does BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. serve?
BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. serves approximately 22,908 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Shelbyville.
What type of water does BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. provide?
BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000517.
How does BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.