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Hunter, TN Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Hunter, TN — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Hunter's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: First U.d. Of Carter County PWSID: TN0000094 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Hunter earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
4 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Hunter's lead level vs. all Tennessee community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 80% of Tennessee utilities
Population Served
1580
~4010 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Active Violations
0
4 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
7% of EPA action level
1.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE 3 NTU — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2019 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

4 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility First U.d. Of Carter County
PWSID TN0000094
Water source Surface water — Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Population served 1,580
Service connections 4,010
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level.
Does Hunter water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Hunter? ▼
First U.d. Of Carter County (PWSID TN0000094), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-01-30. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Hunter Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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