F18/100
NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,983 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000195
Violations
31
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 10, 2021 – March 10, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 18, 2021 – March 10, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 1, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT
Is NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (18/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 31 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT has 31 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MCL, Other, MON. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 5,983 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Dover.
What type of water does NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT 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 TN0000195.
How does NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT scores 18/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.