A83/100
SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,970 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000623
Violations
10
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 2020.
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 SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT
Is SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
34 contaminants were tested in SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 5,970 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Sewanee.
What type of water does SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT 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 TN0000623.
How does SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SEWANEE UTILITY DISTRICT scores 83/100 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.