Sevierville Water Quality

Tennessee

Health Violations

The tap water in Sevierville, Tennessee is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 62,351 people. 7 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2017. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
62,351
Population Served
7
Total Violations
7
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Sevierville, Tennessee is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 62,351 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Sevierville shows 7 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 7 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 3100, 0400, 0800, 5000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Tennessee drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM 39,885 0 Clean
PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT 14,872 1 Health
SEVIER COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT 6,194 0 Clean
EAST SEVIER COUNTY U.D. 815 1 Health
RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND 450 0 Clean
WEARS VALLEY RANCH 75 0 Clean
CARLTON HEIGHTS MHP CT 2 60 5 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
8000 2017-06-01
8000 2016-06-01
3100 2016-03-01
0400 2014-05-09
0800 2010-10-02
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1994-01-01

TRI Facilities in Sevierville

Facility Total Releases
Emco Williams Inc 4.7K lbs
Johnson Matthey US 2 LLC C/o Johnson Matthey Catalysts 4.3K lbs
Federal-Mogul Sevierville 613 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sevierville, Tennessee water safe to drink?
Sevierville is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 62,351 people. 7 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Sevierville have?
Sevierville water systems have a total of 7 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 7 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Sevierville water?
Health-based violations for Sevierville water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 3100, 0400, 0800, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Sevierville?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Sevierville, Tennessee, collectively covering approximately 62,351 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Sevierville get its drinking water?
Sevierville's water supply comes from 7 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Sevierville?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Sevierville, Tennessee, reporting a combined 9.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial