Water Quality: SHELBYVILLE, TN
5 water systems • 57,680 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
SHELBYVILLE is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 57,680 people, and has 104 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. SHELBYVILLE's violation count is 32% above the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include Atrazine, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Cardiovascular damage and reproductive effects with long-term exposure; potential endocrine disruptor.
Common source: Runoff from corn and other crop herbicide applications
EPA limit: 0.003 mg/L (3 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving SHELBYVILLE
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM | TN0000628 | Surface Water | 34,772 | 0 |
| BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. | TN0000517 | Surface Water | 22,908 | 104 |
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.