B78/100
SELMER WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,648 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TN0000615
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 2100.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 SELMER WATER SYSTEM
Is SELMER WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SELMER WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SELMER WATER SYSTEM detected?
66 contaminants were tested in SELMER WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SELMER WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, SELMER WATER SYSTEM has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SELMER WATER SYSTEM serve?
SELMER WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 20,648 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Selmer.
What type of water does SELMER WATER SYSTEM provide?
SELMER WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000615.
How does SELMER WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SELMER WATER SYSTEM scores 78/100 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.