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Failing Water Quality

Shelbyville, TN 37160

Bedford County · Population served: 97,153

Water Systems Serving This Area

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METRO LYNCHBURG/MOORE CO U.D. #1
Surface water · Pop. 7,895
PWSID: TN0000416
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BEDFORD COUNTY U.D.
Surface water · Pop. 22,908
PWSID: TN0000517
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SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM
Surface water · Pop. 34,772
PWSID: TN0000628
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TULLAHOMA UTILITIES AUTHORITY
Surface water · Pop. 30,958
PWSID: TN0000715
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SHELBYVILLE FLAT CREEK W.S.
Surface water · Pop. 620
PWSID: TN0008272

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
15.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

18 detected 6 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA9.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS9.1 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFOA8.2 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA7.9 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS7.5 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFBS7.4 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFBA6.6 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFHxA6.4 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

67Total (5yr)
23Health-Based
3Major