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SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,913 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000636
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – October 16, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – August 2, 2021Enforcement: 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 SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT

Is SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT serve?

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 8,913 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: South Carthage.

What type of water does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT provide?

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT 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 TN0000636.

How does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT scores 75/100 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.

Cities Served

South Carthage