GAINESBORO WATER SYSTEM
Tennessee — Community Water System — PWSID: TN0000251
System Information
| PWSID | TN0000251 |
| System Name | GAINESBORO WATER SYSTEM |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 04 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Mar 8, 1979 |
| Last Reported | Nov 18, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Tennessee |
| City | GAINSBORO |
| ZIP Code | 38562 |
| Address | P.O. BOX 594 |
| Organization | WILLIAMS, LLOYD |
| Phone | 931-268-9315 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 1,596 |
| Service Connections | 626 |
Drinking Water Violations (95)
This water system has 95 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jan 1, 2021 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Mar 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2021 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Mar 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2020 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2020 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2020 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2020 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Archived | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Archived | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Atrazine | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.003 mg/L | — | Archived | Sep 30, 2013 | Synthetic Organic Chemicals |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Atrazine | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.003 mg/L | — | Archived | Sep 30, 2013 | Synthetic Organic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Thallium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Thallium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Beryllium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.004 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Nickel | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Nickel | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Beryllium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.004 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | CYANIDE | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.2 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Selenium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Selenium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Barium | MR | No | Yes | — | 2 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Mercury | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Mercury | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Antimony, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.006 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Antimony, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.006 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Chromium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.1 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Chromium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.1 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Cadmium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | CYANIDE | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.2 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Cadmium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Arsenic Rule |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Arsenic Rule |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 | Barium | MR | No | Yes | — | 2 mg/L | — | Archived | Dec 31, 2013 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Nov 1, 2010 | — | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 1, 2013 | Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2010 | Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | — | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 1, 2013 | Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2010 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2010 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2010 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | — | Filter Backwash Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 1, 2013 | Filter Backwash Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | — | Filter Backwash Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 1, 2013 | Filter Backwash Rule |
| Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2010 | Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Oct 1, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.060 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.