C43/100
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 39,885 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TN0000617
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 250.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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 SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM
Is SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM serve?
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 39,885 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Sevierville.
What type of water does SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM provide?
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM 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 TN0000617.
How does SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.