B71/100
SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 30,571 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000613
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 1, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D.
Is SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. water safe to drink?
SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 70 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. detected?
70 contaminants were tested in SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. have any EPA violations?
Yes, SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. serve?
SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. serves approximately 30,571 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Georgetown.
What type of water does SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. provide?
SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000613.
How does SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SAVANNAH VALLEY U.D. scores 71/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.