A96/100
PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,874 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000536
Violations
1
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 2011.
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 PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Is PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES water safe to drink?
PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include Other.
How many people does PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES serve?
PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES serves approximately 12,874 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Paris.
What type of water does PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES provide?
PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000536.
How does PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
PARIS BD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES scores 96/100 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.