B61/100
SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,593 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000676
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.19 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 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 SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT
Is SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (61/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 5,593 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Summertown.
What type of water does SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000676.
How does SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT scores 61/100 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.