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CLIFTON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,110 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000119
Violations
78

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.015 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

9

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

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

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 CLIFTON WATER DEPT

Is CLIFTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

CLIFTON WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 78 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CLIFTON WATER DEPT detected?

34 contaminants were tested in CLIFTON WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CLIFTON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, CLIFTON WATER DEPT has 78 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does CLIFTON WATER DEPT serve?

CLIFTON WATER DEPT serves approximately 4,110 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Clifton.

What type of water does CLIFTON WATER DEPT provide?

CLIFTON WATER DEPT 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 TN0000119.

How does CLIFTON WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

CLIFTON WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Clifton