A85/100
FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,017 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000703
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 2016.
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 FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY
Is FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY water safe to drink?
FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY serve?
FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY serves approximately 9,017 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Covington.
What type of water does FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY provide?
FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000703.
How does FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
FIRST U.D. OF TIPTON COUNTY 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.