A93/100
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 659,500 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000450
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
Is MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER water safe to drink?
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER detected?
73 contaminants were tested in MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serve?
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serves approximately 659,500 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Memphis.
What type of water does MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER provide?
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000450.
How does MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER scores 93/100 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.