A87/100
NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,996 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000518
Violations
6
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D.
Is NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. water safe to drink?
NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. serve?
NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. serves approximately 3,996 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Dyersburg.
What type of water does NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. provide?
NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000518.
How does NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
NORTHWEST DYERSBURG U.D. scores 87/100 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.