A81/100
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 39,883 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000474
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 299.76 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 0.650 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 2014.
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 MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION
Is MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION water safe to drink?
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION have any EPA violations?
Yes, MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION serve?
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION serves approximately 39,883 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Morristown.
What type of water does MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION provide?
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION 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 TN0000474.
How does MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION scores 81/100 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.