Water Testing

Updated: June 18, 2025

Clean, great-tasting water isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for every home and business in Sevier County. Accu-Spec Inspection Services, PC offers professional water testing in Sevierville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge, TN so you can be confident every glass is safe.

Why Routine Water Testing Matters

• Health first. Untreated water may contain bacteria, nitrates, heavy metals, PFAS, or lead that can cause serious illness.

• Appliance protection. Hardness or corrosive chemistry can shorten the lifespan of dishwashers, heaters, and fixtures.

• Loan & real estate compliance. FHA, VA, and many private lenders require a recent water test before closing homes served by a well.

• Local responsibility. In Tennessee, private well owners—approximately 10% of households—are solely responsible for ensuring water safety.

• Peace of mind. Annual testing creates a history that quickly shows changes after floods, construction, or septic repairs.

Public vs. Private Water Supplies

Public Utility Customers (Knoxville & Sevierville)

Municipal systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act and publish Consumer Confidence Reports each July. Still, plumbing or aging service lines inside the home can introduce contaminants—so periodic “point-of-use” testing is smart.

Private Wells (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Rural Sevier County)

Well owners must schedule their own tests. The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation recommends annual checks for coliform, nitrates, TDS, and pH.

When Should You Schedule Water Testing?

Our Water-Testing Process

1. Site review & sampling – A certified technician arrives in clean gloves, identifies the proper tap or well head, and records GPS coordinates for accurate chain-of-custody.

2. Certified laboratory analysis – Samples go overnight to a Tennessee-accredited lab for EPA-approved testing methods.

3. Easy-to-read digital report – Results, interpretation, and recommended corrective actions delivered within 3–5 business days.

4. Follow-up consultation – We review findings by phone or video—no extra cost—so you fully understand next steps.

Story from the field: Last fall a Sevierville client noticed rust stains in the shower. Our test showed elevated iron and low pH from the mountain aquifer. With a simple neutralizer and iron filter, the home’s water is now crystal clear—and their new dishwasher warranty is protected.

Service Areas

• Water Testing Sevierville TN

• Water Testing Knoxville TN

• Water Testing Gatlinburg TN

• Water Testing Pigeon Forge TN

Accu-Spec covers the entire Smoky Mountain region.

For homeowners installing or upgrading a septic system, visit our Septic Testing page for complementary services that help keep wells safe, and consider reducing your radon risk. Please read our guide on Radon Testing and why water can be a hidden source.

Learn more about safe well practices from TDEC’s Private Water Supply Program and the EPA’s Private Drinking Water Wells hub for maintenance tips.