What was found in Sevierville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 702 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 630 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 103 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 62 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.7 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.93 pCi/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.11 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 1.37 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.5700 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1380 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sevierville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEVIERVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 39,885 |
| SEVIER COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT | 6,194 |
| EAST SEVIER COUNTY U.D. | 815 |
| RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND | 450 |
| COVE MOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK | 91 |
| WEARS VALLEY RANCH | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Sevierville tap water
Is Sevierville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Sevierville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Sevierville?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sevierville, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sevierville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sevierville include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.