Water Quality: HARTSVILLE, TN
1 water system • 10,562 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
HARTSVILLE is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 10,562 people, and has 122 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. HARTSVILLE's violation count is 55% above the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include 2,4-D, Antimony, Total, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Total.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is a known human carcinogen linked to lung and stomach cancers.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, industrial pollution, electroplating discharge
EPA limit: 0.1 mg/L total chromium
At low levels prevents tooth decay; excessive levels cause dental and skeletal fluorosis.
Common source: Natural deposits, water fluoridation programs, some fertilizers
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving HARTSVILLE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTSVILLE-TROUSDALE W&S U.D. | TN0000291 | Surface Water | 10,562 | 122 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.