F0/100
RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,050 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000572
Violations
192
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S.
Is RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. water safe to drink?
RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 192 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. detected?
31 contaminants were tested in RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. have any EPA violations?
Yes, RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. has 192 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 106 are health-based violations.
How many people does RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. serve?
RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. serves approximately 6,050 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Red Boiling Springs.
What type of water does RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. provide?
RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000572.
How does RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
RED BOILING SPRINGS W.S. 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.