B76/100
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,908 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000242
Violations
17
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 2007.
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 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Is FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES water safe to drink?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. 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 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES detected?
69 contaminants were tested in FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serve?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves approximately 13,908 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Fayetteville.
What type of water does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES provide?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC 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 TN0000242.
How does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES scores 76/100 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.