A85/100
CLEVELAND UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 95,087 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000117
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 CLEVELAND UTILITIES
Is CLEVELAND UTILITIES water safe to drink?
CLEVELAND UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CLEVELAND UTILITIES detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CLEVELAND UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CLEVELAND UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLEVELAND UTILITIES has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CLEVELAND UTILITIES serve?
CLEVELAND UTILITIES serves approximately 95,087 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Cleveland.
What type of water does CLEVELAND UTILITIES provide?
CLEVELAND UTILITIES sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000117.
How does CLEVELAND UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
CLEVELAND UTILITIES scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.