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Scotts Hill Water System

Scotts Hill, Tennessee 38374 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,579 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,579
People served
14
EPA violations
2
Health-based
3 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 14 drinking-water violations at Scotts Hill Water System, 14% of them health-based - below the Tennessee per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds.

14
Total EPA violations on record
14%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,579
People served by this system
3
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Scotts Hill Water System

Scotts Hill Water System is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,579 residents in Scotts Hill, Tennessee (Henderson County) through 1,817 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 14 total violations for this system , of which 2 (14%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 7 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 7 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 3 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 7.9 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Tennessee, EPA tracks 762 public water systems serving 7,934,203 people, with 43,318 cumulative violations and 9,414 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 56.8 violations. Statewide, 93 of 277 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (33.6%).

Scotts Hill Water System's 14 violations sit below the Tennessee average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

3 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
4,579
Total Violations
14
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,817
County
Henderson
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
2
Monitoring Violations
7
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 7 2000
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2021
Coliform (TCR) MCL 2 1999

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 3 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/17/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/17/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/17/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/17/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/17/2025 7.40 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/17/2025 7.90 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 6/17/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/17/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/17/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/17/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/17/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/17/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/17/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Scotts Hill Water System.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID TN0000614 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Tennessee Drinking Water Authority

Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Scotts Hill Water System under EPA-delegated authority.

Open TN regulator portal

Source: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / TN0000614 / 7000
2000 Coliform (TCR) MR 7 SDWIS / TN0000614 / 3100
1999 Coliform (TCR) MCL 2 SDWIS / TN0000614 / 3100

How Scotts Hill Water System Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Scotts Hill Water System Tennessee avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 14 56.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 12.4 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 3 compounds 33.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,579 10,412 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 762 regulated public water systems in Tennessee.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotts Hill Water System water safe to drink?
Scotts Hill Water System (PWS ID: TN0000614) has 14 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 3 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,579 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Scotts Hill Water System serve?
Scotts Hill Water System serves 4,579 people in Scotts Hill, Tennessee. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,817 service connections.
What type of violations does Scotts Hill Water System have?
Scotts Hill Water System has 14 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 7 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Scotts Hill Water System water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds in Scotts Hill Water System's water supply: PFBS, PFOS, PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Scotts Hill Water System use?
Scotts Hill Water System uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.