SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT

PWSID: TN0000636 · Carthage, TN · Serves 8,913 people

Health Violations

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,913
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT (PWSID TN0000636) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 8,913 people in Carthage, TN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Tennessee drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Tennessee state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TN0000636
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Carthage, TN
Population Served
8,913
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT serves 8,913 people in Carthage, TN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT have?
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT has 3 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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