What was found in Shelbyville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 620 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5117 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 690 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 867 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 517 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.475 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.96 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.7 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 76.94 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.415 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.17 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.19 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7664 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0082 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0075 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0047 µg/L — BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. · 22,908 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 36,813 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Shelbyville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHELBYVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 36,813 |
| BEDFORD COUNTY U.D. | 22,908 |
| SHELBYVILLE FLAT CREEK W.S. | 634 |
Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville tap water
Is Shelbyville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Shelbyville, Tennessee to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Shelbyville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Shelbyville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.