D23/100
NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,818 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000883
Violations
23
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.015 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 0.435 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO
Is NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO water safe to drink?
NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO water receives a grade of D (23/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 23 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO detected?
51 contaminants were tested in NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO serve?
NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO serves approximately 3,818 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Parsons.
What type of water does NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO provide?
NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO 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 TN0000883.
How does NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
NORTH U.DEP. OF DECATUR/BENTON CO scores 23/100 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.