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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.630527+00:00.

SHA-256: 728355a30e511c53fe30e6bdce3c6268a959fba713b67c46c8e4d6da7d048902; raw hash verified. raw response text

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The Well Driller Supervision Program licenses well drillers, pump setters, and water treatment device installers in the State. Licensed individuals must develop wells and install equipment according to standards, which are designed to protect the resource and insure consumers of a safe and reliable structure. The duties of the Commissioner are given in TCA, Section 69-10-106, and include, among other things, the authority to: License drillers, pump installers, and water treatment device installers Inspect well construction Investigate complaints Promulgate Rules relative to well construction Selecting a Well Drilling Contractor Tennessee requires that all water well drillers, pump and water

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.631000+00:00.

SHA-256: 082b2104496b0207be42e004663e4d040e7b041f44077c307254c48ff639d182; raw hash verified. raw response text

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The program ensures that all laboratories that submit monitoring data for public water systems in the state of Tennessee meet the criteria established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in The Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water ( EPA 815-B-97-001 ), 5th edition, January 2005. Certification Procedure A request for certification of a laboratory must be submitted to the Division of Water Resources Laboratory Certification Program: Written Requests: Division of Water Resources Lab Certification Program Attn: Prasad Subbanna Davy Crockett Tower-9th Floor 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 Or by e-mail to [email protected] Application f

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.631087+00:00.

SHA-256: d72948921c6f234631a217006974f3e8016d53ac2f00ebba2be9c78622508f8b; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Only use laboratories that are certified to do drinking water testing. To find a certified laboratory in your state, you can contact: A State Certified Laboratory in your state. Your local health department, which may provide private well testing for free. Test results Your water test results should include the concentration of the substances you tested for. It may also include whether the substance concentration exceeds a national primary or secondary drinking water standard. In case your test results are not compared to EPA's national health standards, they are provided for your reference: See the List of Drinking Water Contaminants and their Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) (6 pp, 920K, A
Test your private well annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. If you suspect the presence of other contaminants, you should test for those also. You can also contact your local health department to find out what substances may be common in your area's groundwater. You may want to test more frequently if small children or elderly adults live in your house or if someone in your house is pregnant or nursing. These segments of the population are often more vulnerable to pollutants than others. You should also test your private well immediately if: There are known problems with ground water or drinking water in your area Conditions near your well have changed significantly (i.e. flooding, land disturbances, and new construction or industrial activ
You should also test your private well immediately if: There are known problems with ground water or drinking water in your area Conditions near your well have changed significantly (i.e. flooding, land disturbances, and new construction or industrial activity) You replace or repair any part of your well system. You notice a change in your water quality (i.e. odor, color, taste).
Protect your water after a natural disaster or emergency Flooding, earth quakes, landslides, and other natural disasters can impact the safety of your drinking water by allowing contaminants to enter your private well system. If you suspect your drinking water well may be contaminated after a flood or another natural disaster, contact your local or state health department or environmental agency for advice on inspecting and testing your well. If possible, use a contractor with experience in servicing drinking water wells to inspect and test your well. Water well flood response steps Stay away from the well pump while flooded to avoid electric shock. Do not drink or wash from the flooded well to avoid becoming sick. Get assistance from a well or pump contractor to clean and disinfect your well before turning on the pump.

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.631151+00:00.

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.631230+00:00.

SHA-256: e80a3200d0d5f1daa041345a77ae62ab5026841c9697e27cda7d633f0d613ead; raw hash verified. raw response text

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The nearest Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Environmental Field Office (EFO) should be your starting point for any environmental question, concern, or complaint. The toll free number below will automatically forward you to the appropriate EFO based on where you are calling from. Each EFO is staffed with a Regional Director for External Affairs as well as technical staff who are available to assist with permitting needs, outreach functions, and general guidance. If you are unsure of which EFO to contact, you can submit your question using the department's Ask TDEC Form . Toll Free Number: 1-888-891-TDEC (8332) Chattanooga Johnson City Field Office Map Columbia Knox

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:28.912406+00:00.

SHA-256: d5e54b8b0fe5c8fd79f3c2a2b08178d1b840ec36e7b8ded29bb64ddec5906f7f; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Dumping of solid wastes without a permit is illegal under the Solid Waste Act, unless a private landowner is managing their own waste on their property. Often, illegal dumping cases go undetected unless they are reported by the public. If you see a solid waste dump, please contact your local Environmental Field Office or your local public works or codes department if you live within an urban area. Litter and roadside dumping are addressed under the TN Litter Law and should be reported to local authorities or the Tennessee Highway Patrol- litter control program. Landfill Operators Certification Training (LOCT) TDEC's Landfill Operator Certification Program for municipal/Class 1 landfill opera

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:29.015209+00:00.

SHA-256: a569e7c6fc40f97eefc56d8ff1b5550195cf856782fc75a105b5cbdbcc00f2d8; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Each county must see that there is at least one solid waste collection and disposal system for the needs of county residents; at a minimum there must be one or more convenience centers, unless a higher level of service, such as household garbage pickup, is provided.  The service is to be coordinated with those available from municipalities within the county and may be supplied directly by the county, by contract, or through a solid waste authority.  The convenience centers must also comply with regulations developed by the Department of Environment and Conservation.  T.C.A. § 68-211-851. Book traversal links for Minimum Service Levels ‹ Operational Requirements Up Problem Wastes › Print PDF

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:29.067331+00:00.

SHA-256: 5cf4286e696b230d88d9b7a78914e64b732367440ff2095a819a58d7e9cc1fdd; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Household collection - A county shall be deemed to have met minimum level of service if at least ninety percent (90%) of all residents have access to household collection. (b) Convenience centers - A county shall be deemed to have a minimum level of service if convenience centers are established as provided in this subparagraph. Each county must have at least one convenience center unless a higher level of service is provided. 1. Convenience centers must meet the permit by rule requirements at part (2)(b)4 of Rule 0400-11-01-.02 . The operator must make attachments to the notification as follows: (i) The operator attaches a written narrative to his notification describing the specific manner
All litter shall be collected at the beginning and end of each working day. Incidents of illegal dumping shall be referred to local authorities and addressed in the annual revision of the solid waste plan. (j) Facility supervision - Trained personnel must always be present during operating hours. Training will be established as per T.C.A. § 68-211-853 . (k) Siting restrictions 1. Convenience centers shall not be located within wetlands, unless the owner or operator makes the applicable demonstrations to the Commissioner as referenced at subparagraph (2)(p) of Rule 0400-11-01-.04 . 2. The facility must not be located in a 100 year floodplain, unless the demonstration is made to the Commissioner as required at subparagraph (2)(n) of Rule 0400-11-01-.04 . 3. The facility must not cause or con
Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Plan (a) Annually each solid waste disposal region shall revise the local plan as required by T.C.A. § 68-211-814 . This annual revision shall consider: 1. Survey of roadside dumps; 2. Citizen complaints; 3. Alternative systems available; 4. Volume of waste received or collection by the existing systems. (b) This report shall be submitted to the Department of Environment and Conservation by March 31 of each year. (5) Requirements for Operation and Use of County Public Collection Receptacles for Municipal Solid Waste (a) Each county which maintains and uses receptacles for the collection of municipal solid waste from the general public at sites separate from a convenience center shall develop a plan for the elimination of collection receptacles or the co

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:29.071712+00:00.

SHA-256: 9877c4fb417acaef355d0e38bf40ee6dcf2f408f541a4c8a7a6c86f63898e9de; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Only citizens of Tennessee have the right to inspect and receive copies of public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(2)(A). However, governmental entities may make records accessible to individuals who are not citizens of Tennessee. May a governmental entity require identification to inspect or receive copies of public records? Yes. A governmental entity may require an individual requesting access to public records to present a government-issued photo identification that includes an address. Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(a)(7)(A)(vi). If an individual does not possess a government-issued photo identification that includes an address, a governmental ent
seven (7) business days: make the records available to the requestor; deny the request in writing, providing the basis of the denial; or provide the requestor a written explanation of the time reasonably necessary to produce the records.  Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(1)(2)(B). Is a requestor required to retrieve copies of public records in person? No. An individual cannot be required to make a request in person nor can they be required to retrieve records in person. If an individual requests that records be mailed to him or her, the governmental entity is required to mail the records after receiving payment for the cost of delivering the public records. Does a citizen have the right to bring personal copying equipment to make copies of public records? The Tennessee Public Records Act grants

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T17:59:29.093794+00:00.

SHA-256: eb8be851fff666f47ac130c7e96dce00505ec74bec57f500cc55a34672555e1b; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:00:04.331892+00:00.

SHA-256: b3da0c76502138e573d43c454da91a6a8b5777907829860dfd77e826f2cbd832; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Any Tennessee resident can participate in the Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Service. Only households may use the service to dispose of hazardous wastes. No commercial, institutional, or agri-business waste will be accepted. Event Scheduling Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections only occur in the fall and spring to avoid extreme weather. The process is very simple. The spring schedule is posted by February, and the fall schedule is posted by August. On the day of the event, load the unwanted materials into your trunk or the back of your truck. For safety, don't mix materials; keep them in their original containers; double-package any leaking containers; and pl
Items No Longer Accepted at Mobile HHW Collections Items no longer accepted at the mobile HHW collections are alkaline batteries, paint, and electronics. Alkaline batteries sold after May 13, 1996, have no mercury added and may be discarded in the regular trash. Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion (Li-Ion), and small sealed lead-acid (Pb) batteries. Other items not accepted at the mobile HHW collections include ammunition, explosives, medical waste, radioactive material, and any items from a school, commercial business, or agri-business. Smoke detectors are not accepted, but may be recycled elsewhere. Unacceptable Items Medical / Biological Infectious wastes Dead animals Any waste from a doctor's office, clinic, or veterinarian's office Explosives / Ammunition
Only households may use the service to dispose of hazardous wastes. No commercial, institutional, or agri-business waste will be accepted. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture runs an Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Program that will accept pesticides from farmers. Additionally, NO explosive, ordnance, ammunition, radioactives, or medical waste will be accepted.
Schedule an Appointment For a Collection Near You To request a price quote and schedule an appointment, contact Clean Harbors Environmental Services at [email protected] or 615-643-3170 with a waste inventory. Most VSQG collection appointments will be scheduled immediately following the HHW event ending time. What Documentation Is Required? Businesses will be required to provide the following information prior to scheduling an appointment. • Name • Address • Contact person • Phone number of the company. • Estimate of volume and type of waste generated per month. • Complete waste inventory being transported to the event. How Much Will It Cost? Disposal pricing is based on the type of material and is generally charged on a per-pound basis. A trained chemist will review your waste inventory and provide an estimated cost for disposal when your appointment is scheduled. All waste will be weighed upon delivery. Payment by check or credit card is due upon delivery.

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:00:04.332029+00:00.

SHA-256: 050b66d1a43f1ee527d52ddf8a62caa7eebeec8cbda8222121457147ae07d545; raw hash verified. raw response text

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To comment on the draft permit or request a public hearing on this issue, contact Abigail Moseley at DLP Central Office Davy Crockett Tower, 500 James Robertson Pkwy, 7th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 ( 615) 917-5879, email [email protected] . Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to ensure consideration. A request for a public hearing must be in writing and state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. If a hearing is scheduled, another notice will be published at least 15 days in advance. After considering all public comments, DLP will make a final decision to issue or deny the permit. DLP will provide notice of the final permit

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:00:04.332283+00:00.

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:00:04.332353+00:00.

SHA-256: 440296b3ec0fc657293d7c01d9e1dfb96829e1e0ae36443077ee9bdadf338a3d; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Please pay close attention to the laboratory certification expiration dates. Analyses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED from those laboratories whose certifications have expired! Any questions concerning this list should be directed to the laboratory certification program at (615) 532-0191. In State Laboratories Laboratory * Certified Contaminant Groups AIRL, Inc. Roy Patterson 1550 37th Street NE Cleveland, TN 37312-5600 423-476-7766 Chem. Cert. Expire: 2/24/2029 Lab ID#: 02034 Bact. Cert. Expire: 2/24/2029

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:04:11.921258+00:00.

SHA-256: 87a78b19d01dd301c36f9713ad691844ca15113298101ff2027cbe5c9a9efa14; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:04:12.092430+00:00.

SHA-256: 3ed51652a3354a8c2ad247389d800f16656592eca73e1090fccb37c592f1acd4; raw hash verified. raw response text

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SHA-256: 7bccfe31085be15aae3b8e1ff97ffc421631d73080c709eab26d088d78718b78; raw hash verified. raw response text

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Requested source; retrieved 2026-10-04T18:04:12.407108+00:00.

SHA-256: 9e2b22868d190201b5844bc62b36bf86d117c72eedfb9c337cf2f6d34885715a; raw hash verified. raw response text

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