A95/100
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,908 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000314
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 12, 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 HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT
Is HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT detected?
51 contaminants were tested in HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other.
How many people does HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT serve?
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT serves approximately 9,908 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Humboldt.
What type of water does HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT provide?
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000314.
How does HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT scores 95/100 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.