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MCEWEN WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,594 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TN0000420
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – November 23, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MCEWEN WATERWORKS

Is MCEWEN WATERWORKS water safe to drink?

MCEWEN WATERWORKS water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has MCEWEN WATERWORKS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MCEWEN WATERWORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MCEWEN WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, MCEWEN WATERWORKS has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does MCEWEN WATERWORKS serve?

MCEWEN WATERWORKS serves approximately 3,594 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Mcewen.

What type of water does MCEWEN WATERWORKS provide?

MCEWEN WATERWORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000420.

How does MCEWEN WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

MCEWEN WATERWORKS scores 84/100 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.

Cities Served

Mcewen