South Carthage Tap Water Quality Report
South Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for South Carthage with results above guidelines: SOUTH SIDE U.D. #1 (3 above guidelines), TWENTY FIVE UTILITY DISTRICT (3 above guidelines)
People Served
8,113
Health-based violations since 2020
1
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Oct 2024 · SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is South Carthage Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. South Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT, South Carthage's water system, serves 8,113 people. 2 other systems are listed for South Carthage. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT is from Oct 2024.
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South Carthage Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for South Carthage, TN
We read South Carthage, TN’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 61 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in South Carthage's water
SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT
PWSID TN0000636
No fluoride level in our data for SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
SOUTH SIDE U.D. #1
PWSID TN0000904
No fluoride level in our data for SOUTH SIDE U.D. #1. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
TWENTY FIVE UTILITY DISTRICT
PWSID TN0000718
No fluoride level in our data for TWENTY FIVE UTILITY DISTRICT. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for South Carthage
Based on South Carthage's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What South Carthage's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for South Carthage includes a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near South Carthage? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Smith County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carthage Tap Water
South Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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