Is Shelbyville, Tennessee tap water safe?

2 water systems report serving Shelbyville. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.

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Shelbyville Water System

Serves 36,813 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOS, PFOA; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Bedford County U.D.

Serves 23,641 people · Surface water · Full report →
7 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 1 not yet resolved; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).