B68/100
POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 19,599 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000201
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.009 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT
Is POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. 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 POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 19,599 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Atoka.
What type of water does POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000201.
How does POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
POPLAR GROVE UTILITY DISTRICT scores 68/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.