F0/100
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 21,082 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TN0000525
Violations
69
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 260.00 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 OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT
Is OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 69 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT has 69 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 56 are health-based violations.
How many people does OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 21,082 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Cleveland.
What type of water does OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000525.
How does OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT scores 0/100 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.