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ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,626 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000008
Violations
24

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – March 11, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – March 11, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – March 11, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 5, 2022 – March 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – August 2, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM

Is ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 21 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM detected?

21 contaminants were tested in ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM serve?

ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,626 people, Tennessee.

What type of water does ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM provide?

ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000008.

How does ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM scores 65/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.