D34/100
LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,786 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000396
Violations
43
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 635.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 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 4, 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 LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD
Is LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD water safe to drink?
LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD water receives a grade of D (34/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD detected?
70 contaminants were tested in LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD have any EPA violations?
Yes, LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD serve?
LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD serves approximately 34,786 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Lenoir City.
What type of water does LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD provide?
LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD 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 TN0000396.
How does LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
LENOIR CITY UTILITY BOARD scores 34/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.