A80/100
SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,772 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000628
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 2007.
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 SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM
Is SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM serve?
SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 34,772 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Shelbyville.
What type of water does SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM provide?
SHELBYVILLE 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 TN0000628.
How does SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.