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TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,522 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000714
Violations
19

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 11, 2024 – June 15, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Verify on EPA.gov
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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT

Is TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?

TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 54 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT detected?

54 contaminants were tested in TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR.

How many people does TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT serve?

TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 14,522 people, Tennessee.

What type of water does TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT provide?

TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000714.

How does TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

TUCKALEECHEE UTILITY DISTRICT scores 78/100 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.