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TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,759 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TN0000693
Violations
127

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT

Is TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 127 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT has 127 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.

How many people does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT serve?

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT serves approximately 7,759 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 2 communities: Etowah, Tellico Plains.

What type of water does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT provide?

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000693.

How does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT 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.

Cities Served

EtowahTellico Plains